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**Excerpt:** ### "Temporary Border Closure in Honor of 9/11 Anniversary San Ysidro and Otay Mesa crossings will pause on 9/11 in remembrance. Expect brief delays as operations resume post-ceremony. Consulate staffing in Tijuana to improve visa processing efficiency."

Six candidates have registered for the position of Baja California State Search Commission head. Interviews and evaluations will determine the final shortlist, to be announced in early October.

**Job Losses Grip Tijuana: Employment Plummets Over 30%** ARITHAC reports job vacancies in Tijuana have plummeted from 15,000 to 8,000, linking the decline to political factors and automation.

Current Tijuana exchange rate: $18.40 for buying, up to $18.99 for selling. Explore various bank rates and stay updated on Tijuana happenings with TJGringo.com.

CEDHBC directs recommendations to Tijuana police after illegal detention and torture incident. Further actions taken to address police misconduct in the region. Stay informed at TJGringo.com.

President AMLO claimed no journalist deaths during his term, but Article 19 reports 47 cases, challenging his statements and highlighting ongoing risks for media personnel in Mexico.

**Tijuana's Thursday Forecast:** Expect clear skies, warm temps reaching 32°C. Winds at 5-10 km/h from the west. Night low of 21°C. Baja to face scattered clouds, thunderstorms.

Mexican peso dips below 20 pesos per dollar amid economic concerns, influenced by a controversial reform bill. Analysts anticipate further volatility driven by legislative decisions and global economic shifts.

"Senate entrances blockaded by judicial workers and students, disrupting traffic in Mexico City. Protestors vow to maintain the blockade until Senate session relocation and reform resolution."

Tijuana judicial workers seek new union amid strikes over reforms, rallying for stronger representation and support. Join us as we cover this developing story on TJGringo.com.