-Editorial For more than a year, the hours of operation at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry changed from 6 a.m. to midnight to 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., reducing the hours of operation in its passenger portion by ten hours. Although U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s initial justification …
May, 2021
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8 May
Calexico Council members discuss economic and border related issues during binational meeting
-Editorial In another step to consolidate the relationship between Calexico and Mexicali, Calexico Mayor Rosie Arreola-Fernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Javier Moreno participated in a project that will improve the U.S.-Mexico relationship and bring a better understanding of the challenges and strengths of the border region. Among the topics discussed …
April, 2021
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27 April
Calexico and Mexicali Mayors Meet to Discuss Future Binational Collaboration
-Editorial The relationship between the sister cities of Mexicali and Calexico took a step forward with a meeting between the two Mayors on April 26. Calexico Mayor Rosie Arreola Fernandez and Mexicali Mayor Lupita Mora met to talk about the importance of continuing a binational relationship between the two cities. …
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20 April
Border Travel Restrictions to Canada and Mexico Will Continue in May
-Editorial And so, the spring arrived, and with it another month that people without a visa will not be able to enter the United States. It’s been thirteen months ever since that international travel was restricted due to the pandemic and most likely will continue since the border area is …
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2 April
Mexicali Inaugurates New Port of Entry Route
-Editorial Starting yesterday, a new route will be open to enter Calexico from West Port of Entry that will give travelers a new experience when crossing. The Ministry of Communications and Transportation through the SCT Baja California Center informed that as of 8 in the morning on April 1st, the …
March, 2021
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31 March
Imperial County Officials Confirm That There Will Be No Restrictions for Travelers Going to Mexico
-Editorial There will be no restrictions for anyone that wants to enter Mexico after the announcement of a new travel restriction that went into effect last week, Imperial County officials said on the March 25 joint press conference. County CEO Tony Rohoutas was asked about the new travel restrictions implemented …
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21 March
Mexico to Impose New Non-Essential Travel Restrictions Starting March 19
-Editorial The Government of Mexico announced new restrictions for those who want to enter Mexico at the northern and southern borders, after one year of the implementation of non-essential travel restrictions. For a year now, border restrictions have affected binational life as only American citizens and essential workers can cross …
February, 2021
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24 February
First International Forum On Date Palm – Status and Outlook
-Editorial The Sonora State University (UES) will hold the First International Forum of Date Palm – Status and Prospects, on February 25 and 26, 2021. This event is aimed at researchers, producers, and students of careers related to agriculture and horticulture. The program will include four keynotes, twelve presentations in …
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3 February
Biden’s Economic Emergency Plan to Support the North American Economy in 2021
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (Ph.D.) Biden begins his administration with actions to support the growth of the United States economy in 2021. “The growth of the United States economy in 2021 and 2022 will have a positive effect on the economy of Mexico and Baja California due to the …
January, 2021
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28 January
New U.S. Travel Restrictions Could Devastate Mexico’s Tourism
-Editorial The U.S. government will require travelers over age 2, including U.S. citizens, to show proof of a recent, negative Covid-19 test result before boarding flights to the United States. President Joe Biden announced a new presidential proclamation stating all travelers entering the U.S. from abroad would need to self-quarantine …