Tijuana

32.5308333333
-117.02
Baja California

US-Mexico Border Wall Prototype Construction Starts

The US government has announced the start of construction on eight prototype barriers for the border with Mexico, a campaign promise of President Donald Trump.

The Customs and Border Protection says four of the prototypes will be made from concrete, while the others are from "alternate or other materials".

Turkey's gate to Europe seeks share of border trade

Edirne might be home to the world's second busiest border gate, but the northwestern Turkish city feels it does not see a fair share of the benefits of cross-border trade activities, according to the local mayor. 

"As people who are carrying the burden of living on the border, we would like to see more benefits," said Mayor Recep Gürkan.