### Exchange Rate in Tijuana
**Tijuana, August 16, 2024** – The exchange rate for the dollar in Tijuana this Friday is positioned between $18.25 for purchasing and $18.54 for selling. It’s important to note that the exchange rate can vary at different locations in the city.
Here are some of the rates offered by various banks:
– **Citibanamex**: Purchase at $16.51, Sell at $17.47
– **Banco del Bajío**: Purchase at $16.60, Sell at $17.90
– **Banorte**: Purchase at $15.90, Sell at $17.35
– **HSBC**: Purchase at $16.71, Sell at $17.44
– **BBVA Bancomer**: Purchase at $19.83, Sell at $20.73
– **Scotiabank**: Purchase at $16.71, Sell at $17.41
– **Inbursa**: Purchase at $16.30, Sell at $18.00
– **Santander**: Purchase at $19.53, Sell at $21.06
– **Banregio**: Purchase at $19.20, Sell at $20.70
– **Banco Azteca**: Purchase at $20.15, Sell at $20.89
– **BanCoppel**: Purchase at $16.50, Sell at $17.43
The exchange rate for the dollar this Friday in Tijuana stands between $18.25 for purchase and $18.54 for sale, varying slightly depending on where you exchange your money.
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### Local News Briefs
**Tragic Fire in Los Valles Claiming Lives**: A woman and two children lost their lives in a devastating fire in Los Valles.
**Morning Violence**: Three murders occurred early this Thursday.
**Record Drug Seizure**: CBP agents discovered 360 pounds of fentanyl and cocaine hidden in a truck.
**Municipal Officer Murdered**: A municipal police officer was killed in Playas de Rosarito.
**Series of Violent Incidents**: The recent wave of violence in Tijuana includes three murders and a man injured during a robbery. Notably, a body was found in a supermarket cart with a threatening message.
**No Repeat Officials**: Incoming Tijuana mayor Ismael Burgueño announced that no current administration officials will retain their positions in the new administration.
**Registration for Senior Pensions**: From August 19 to 31, registration is open for seniors turning 65 between July and August.
**Extortion of Small Businesses**: Over the past year, 40 local businesses have reported extortion by organized crime, paying up to 2,000 pesos weekly.
**Weather Forecast**: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 28°C.
**Inspection of Tijuana Boardwalk Businesses**: Municipal Civil Protection will be inspecting businesses on the Tijuana boardwalk for structural issues following the collapse of Café Aquamarino.
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