**Exchange Rates in Tijuana**
Tijuana residents and visitors should be aware of the current exchange rates if they are dealing in U.S. dollars. As of this Thursday, the dollar is being purchased at approximately $18.90 MXN and sold at roughly $19.15 MXN, though these rates vary slightly across different money exchange locations throughout the city.
For those looking to make a purchase or sale at banks, here is a breakdown of the rates at some of the major banks:
– **Citibanamex**: Buying at $18.88, Selling at $19.91
– **Banco del Bajío**: Buying at $18.90, Selling at $20.50
– **Banorte**: Buying at $18.25, Selling at $19.70
– **HSBC**: Buying at $18.85, Selling at $20.32
– **BBVA Bancomer**: Buying at $18.57, Selling at $19.71
– **Scotiabank**: Buying at $17.00, Selling at $20.80
– **Inbursa**: Buying at $19.20, Selling at $20.20
– **Santander**: Buying at $18.70, Selling at $20.40
– **Banregio**: Buying at $18.30, Selling at $20.30
– **Banco Azteca**: Buying at $18.45, Selling at $20.15
– **BanCoppel**: Buying at $18.87, Selling at $20.35
**In Other News**
– **Travel to the U.S. through SENTRI Lane**: There has been an increase in fees for users who frequently utilize the SENTRI line when crossing into the United States.
– **Crackdown on Illegal Medical Passes**: Ongoing checks against the illegal sale of medical passes, which are reportedly being sold for more than $150.
– **Economic Forecast**: Experts suggest that Mexico and the U.S. might overcome the current economic slowdown by March.
– **Healthcare Protests**: Nurses have staged protests over alleged unjust dismissals and failure to secure permanent job statuses within the healthcare system.
– **Weather Update**: Expect a foggy morning with clear skies later in the day and a high temperature of 29 degrees Celsius in Tijuana.
– **Airport Blockages**: Massive disruptions occurred due to residents from Maclovio Rojas Márquez blocking the roads leading to the Tijuana airport for 12 hours.
– **Industrial Concerns**: Baja California’s industries remain on alert due to worker strikes in U.S. ports over salary increase negotiations.
– **Workweek Reduction Discussion**: The local business community is cautiously supporting the gradual reduction of the workweek, looking for more information on its implementation.
– **Sports Highlight**: The San Diego Padres have clinched their spot in the Divisional Series after sweeping the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card round.
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