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April 20, 2021  |  International

Baja’s Candidates for 2021 Elections

Elections for governor, as well as for local offices across Baja, will take place in June. MORENA (President Lopez Obrador’s political party) announced its candidates for municipal elections in Baja: […]

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April 20, 2021  |  International

Mexico’s COVID-19 Update

As part of international efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the U.S. loaned 4 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada – an action […]

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April 20, 2021  |  International

Travel Restrictions at Land Ports of Entry

Following the extension of U.S. travel restrictions impacting land ports of entry until at least May 21, the Department of Homeland Security is undergoing an evaluation of metrics that would […]

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April 20, 2021  |  International

Katherine Tai is Sworn in as the New U.S. Trade Representative

Ambassador Katherine Tai was sworn in as U.S. Trade Representative and is the first trade representative since the George W. Bush administration to be approved unanimously by the Senate. In […]

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March 24, 2021  |  International

Mexico Passes Energy Bill

Mexican Congress passed an energy bill that will change the distribution rules under which electricity is fed to the power system. Specifically, the bill prioritizes energy plants owned and operated […]

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March 24, 2021  |  International

Baja’s COVID Update

Baja’s State Government announced the following changes to restrictions and precautionary measures following a statewide decrease of new COVID-19 cases: Restaurants, retailers and hotels may operate at up to a […]

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March 24, 2021  |  International

President Biden meets with President Lopez Obrador

Presidents Biden and Lopez Obrador met virtually on Monday to advance joint efforts to address migration and development in Southern Mexico and Central America. Both Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to […]

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February 23, 2021  |  International

U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

Following an announcement from the White House of an immigration reform bill, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 was introduced to Congress last week by Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ) and […]

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February 23, 2021  |  International

IBA FORUM: Global Britain 2021: A Look at the Future of the San Diego – UK Trade Relationship

The Chamber is proud to partner with the UK Government Office in San Diego to host our upcoming International Business Affairs Forum featuring a virtual presentation and roundtable discussion with […]

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January 27, 2021  |  International

DHS Announces Changes to the H-1B Visa Program

The Department of Homeland Security announced changes to the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program effective March 9, 2021 which include: Replacing the random lottery system currently in place used to issue […]

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