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Covid-19 pandemic affects employment in Chihuahua

CHIHUAHUA – According to the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), during April this year about 13,549 jobs were lost in Chihuahua, the highest unemployment figure since 2009 This record shows that in March 897,260 people were insured...

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The return of Chihuahua’s maquiladora industry will be postponed

CIUDAD JUAREZ – Although the automotive industry was declared an essential sector by the federal government, its return in Ciudad Juarez will not occur during May, said Pedro Chavira, president of Índex in Ciudad Juarez Chavira recalled that...

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Renewable energy sector pushes forward in New Mexico despite COVID-19 pandemic

NEW MEXICO – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic impacting energy demand across New Mexico and the world, the state’s renewable energy industry continued to move forward On New Mexico State Trust Land, six leases were active for solar projects with a...

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New Mexico's tourism industry hurting due to COVID-19 pandemic

NEW MEXICO – New Mexico's tourism industry has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic KOB 4's Steve Soliz Spoke with New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Jen Schroer to talk about the future of tourism in the state "It is the second...

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TSMC to build chip plant in Arizona

ARIZONA – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is planning to build a multibillion-dollar chip plant in Arizona, a potential realignment of global trade designed to allay US concerns over supply chain security The Taiwanese company is...

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Arizona banks process billions of dollars in forgivable loans during pandemic

ARIZONA - In less than six weeks, Arizona banks have succeeded in processing billions of dollars in forgivable loans for small businesses through the new federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) The program is designed to help businesses retain...

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Raytheon Selected for MK 15 Modification Work

Raytheon Missile won a US$1096 million contract modification external link for MK 15 Close-In Weapon System upgrades and conversions, system overhauls and associated hardware Work will take place in Kentucky, Arizona, California, Florida,...

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Tijuana Receives Most Remittances

Tijuana residents collectively received $476 million in money sent home by Mexicans living abroad in 2019, which was the highest amount for any municipality in Mexico, according to BBVA Research report The earnings sent home, known as...

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Baja California Extends Authorizations for Desal Plant

The Baja California state government extended authorizations for the Consolidated Water’s Rosarito desalination plant, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere Water authorities say the desal plant is needed to...

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City Closes Several Chinese Restaurants

Tijuana city officials are cracking down on Chinese restaurants after discovering five locations with cages full of rats inside their kitchens The Tijuana City Council summoned the owners of several Chinese food restaurants to City Hall in...

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