Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, is set to visit the northern border for the first time this weekend. The visit's agenda includes several topics, with a primary focus on addressing security issues. The report is provided by Vicente Calderón from Tijuana for Voz de América.

In Tijuana, an altar will be installed to honor journalists murdered in Mexico, aligning with UNESCO's campaign to end impunity for crimes against the press. The initiative, supported by Tijuanapress.com and the Centro Estatal de las Artes de Baja California, highlights the ongoing issue of journalist safety and the broader implications for press freedom. Despite a decrease in journalist murders in Mexico, the country still faces significant challenges with impunity, as emphasized by UNESCO's statistics on unresolved cases globally.

Imperial Beach has reopened its coastline after a prolonged closure due to sewage spills from Tijuana. However, concerns remain as more sewage is expected to affect the area, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges.

Imperial Beach's coastline has reopened after a year-long closure due to sewage contamination from Tijuana. However, upcoming repairs to Tijuana's main sewer line will temporarily increase sewage flow into the U.S., potentially leading to further beach closures. The International Boundary and Water Commission and its Mexican counterpart, CILA, are coordinating efforts to manage the situation. A new sewer main and treatment plant upgrades are planned to prevent future spills. Recent infrastructure repairs and favorable weather conditions have temporarily reduced sewage flow, allowing the beaches to reopen.

The Mexican peso is experiencing a decline in value against the dollar, leading to economic uncertainty amid the presidential succession in Mexico. Factors influencing the exchange rate are reported by Vicente Calderón from the border.

In Tijuana, migrant shelters have observed a decrease in the number of people they accommodate, despite a previous surge in migration through the area.

During the six-year term of President AMLO in Mexico, defenders of press freedom report a negative impact, with at least 47 media workers being killed. The report highlights concerns over the safety and freedom of the press in the country.

The White House's budget draft targets two distinct audiences: the working class with false promises of social spending, and the financial oligarchy with significant funding. The budget proposes record military and domestic police spending, with trillions in interest payments benefiting Wall Street and billionaires. Media coverage focuses on social benefits promises, which are likely to be discarded after the election. The core of the budget is a record $850 billion for the Pentagon for FY 2025, with additional funding for wars in Ukraine and elsewhere. The budget also emphasizes investment in key technologies and industrial sectors, with a focus on preparing for potential wars with Russia and China. It includes a significant increase in nuclear weapons funding and plans for nuclear war resilience. The budget also supports the integration of the UK and Australia into US military operations and expands US military spending in Latin America. Additionally, there is a vast increase in border security spending, including new technology for surveillance. The budget also outlines the growing cost of interest payments on federal debt, which will benefit wealthy investors.

Esther Morales distributes food to migrants in Tijuana, with a focus on her efforts and the impact of her tamale business.

The United States has completed the replacement of the border wall with Mexico in the westernmost part, making it taller and harder to climb. In response, a group of Mexican artists has begun painting the new wall as a colorful form of protest.