Category: 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: […]
Read MoreMexico’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 […]
Read MoreTravel 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 […]
Read MoreKatherine 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 […]
Read MoreMexico 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 […]
Read MoreBaja’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 […]
Read MorePresident 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 […]
Read MoreU.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 […]
Read MoreIBA 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 […]
Read MoreDHS 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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