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Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel

TIJUANA, Mexico - Iran's national football team was greeted on Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers.

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'We Are Upset': Iran National Team Hits Back at US Visa Delays After Staff Denied Entry Before World Cup 2026

Iran condemns US visa refusals for key staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup, even as all 26 players were cleared to enter and the team moved its base to Tijuana.

International Business Times UK

Mexican Authorities Discover Underground Tunnel With Electronic Transport System Near U.S. Border

Mexican authorities discovered an underground tunnel in the border city of Tijuana that may connect it to the United States.

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Mexico Uncovers Drug Trafficking Tunnel Linking Tijuana to San Diego, Equipped With Ventilation and Sliding Cargo System

During the search, agents seized ammunition, suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as cellphones and documents

Latin Times

Eduin Caz Threatened in Tijuana Narco Banner: "Stick to Music or We'll Execute You"

Mexican singer Eduin Caz, frontman of the regional Mexican band Grupo Firme, was named in a threatening narco banner discovered in Tijuana, Baja California, according to Mexican authorities and local media reports. The message warned the singer to "stick to music" and accused him of intervening on behalf of an…

Latin Times

Mexico's Tijuana: From gateway to the American Dream to dead end

With Iran's national football team set to be based in Tijuana, Mexico, for the upcoming World Cup, our reporters Laurence Cuvillier and Matthieu Comin travelled to the Mexican city known for being one of the most dangerous in the world. Until recently, this border city with the United States was…

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Mexico Steps in to Host Iran's World Cup Squad as US Tensions Cast Shadow Over Tournament

Mexico will host Iran's national football team for the 2026 World Cup after the US declined due to geopolitical tensions, with the team relocating to Tijuana to avoid visa issues.

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Mexico to host Iran's World Cup team after US refusal, president says

Mexico will host the Iranian national football team during the World Cup. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the decision after the United States reportedly declined to host the team. FIFA approached Mexico after the US refusal. The Iranian squad will be based in Tijuana, Mexico. This move aims to avoid visa…

The Economic Times

Some of California’s ritzy beaches have been overwhelmed by raw sewage and now spend half the year closed

Since 2018, more than 10 billion gallons of raw sewage have flowed into the Tijuana River, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission, and some of it has found its way to California

The Independent UK

Pet owners are crossing into Tijuana as vet bills in the US climb out of reach

Dog owners are finding pet care south of the US-Mexico border for a fraction of the price

The Independent UK

Toxic Tijuana River Sewage Fumes Leave Thousands Sick in San Diego Border

The stench of sewage drifting across neighborhoods in Southern California is now a full-scale public health crisis affecting tens of thousands of residents living near the Tijuana River, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Stench and Toxins From Polluted Tijuana River Linked to Health Impacts in San Diego, Including Delirium and Tremors

The Tijuana River carried 10 billion gallons of mostly raw sewage and industrial waste across the U.S. border in January alone, according to International Boundary and Water Commission data.

Latin Times

Miles sufren problemas de salud por las toxinas de las aguas residuales del río Tijuana

The Independent UK

Stench and toxins from polluted California river linked to health issues for thousands

Since 2018, the International Boundary and Water Commission reports that over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage, laden with industrial chemicals and trash, have inundated the Tijuana River

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Southern California mom has been missing for two weeks after visiting Tijuana for a day and never returning

Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez, who was only supposed to be gone a day, has been missing since March 15

Latin Times

Real Estate Agents Report Rise in Mexicans Self-Deporting and Seeking To Rent Homes in Tijuana

According to a Border Report investigation, real estate agents say more Mexicans living in the United States without legal residency are returning to Mexico and choosing to rent homes in Tijuana.

Latin Times

California Business Leaders Release 'Binational Roadmap' To Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a report with what it described as a binational roadmap to tackle the sewage crisis stemming from the polluted Tijuana River.

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After Surviving Cruelty, This Dog Found Safety, Love, And A Reunion No One Expected

When people think about rescue dogs, they often envision a happy ending immediately following a sad beginning. In truth, many of these rescues are ongoing journeys filled with challenges, where recovery takes time, resources, and love. Spud’s story highlights not just hardship but the power and impact of dedicated care…

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Latin Times

After El Mencho's Death, U.S. Shifts Focus to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders in Tijuana

On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of State announced a reward of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrests of René Arzate García, known as "La Rana," and his brother Alfonso Arzate García, known as "Aquiles."

The Independent UK

US offers $10 million for capture of brothers said to lead Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in Tijuana

The U.S. State Department says it will pay up to $10 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of two brothers identified as leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel in the state of Baja California, which includes Tijuana

The Guardian - AU

Will a Trump Tower finally rise in Australia – or is this more flash and bluster on the Gold Coast glitter strip?

Previous plans for a Trump Tower in Queensland almost 20 years ago went the way of other imagined edifices in Rio, Batumi and Tijuana

Latin Times

Mexico to Install 450-Foot Trash Boom to Address Tijuana River Pollution: Report

Last December, the United States and Mexico signed an agreement aimed at curbing the pollution flowing into the Tijuana River, including infrastructure upgrades and other steps to contain the crisis.

Latin Times

U.S. And Mexico Sign Deal To Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis After Trump Calls It a 'Threat'

The U.S. and Mexico have signed an agreement to address the pollution caused by sewage flowing into the Tijuana river.

Latin Times

Over 10,000 Migrants Deported by ICE Have Arrived at a Tijuana Mega Shelter So Far This Year

Thousands of migrants deported under the Trump administration's hardline policies have ended up in the border city of Tijuana, where a mega-shelter has housed 12,000 people through the end of November.

Latin Times

Baja California Officials Say Drug Cartel Behind Explosive Drone Attack on Police Station

Authorities believe the drone attack may be connected to a separate incident that occurred last month in Ensenada. In that case, the offices of the anti-car-theft and anti-kidnapping units were vandalized, and several police vehicles were set on fire.

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