Category: International
Baja’s COVID-19 Update
Baja’s Secretariat of Health issued a report of COVID-19 rates across the state compared to other areas of Mexico and the world. The report includes a map with confirmed and […]
Read MoreTransboundary Pollution Update
The International Boundary and Water Commission recently hosted a public session which was followed by a Binational Core Group meeting. The meeting was composed of representatives from the Commission and […]
Read MoreBaja Governor Enacts New “Leave of Office” Guidelines
Baja Governor Jaime Bonilla submitted a legislation proposal that would require local Mayors to request a leave of office to state authorities –rather than to City Council. The legislation would […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited: International Tribute Awards
The International Tribute Awards, our annual celebration of the Cali-Baja region’s commitment to binational collaboration will be taking place virtually on Tuesday, December 1. Join us as U.S. Ambassador to […]
Read MoreInternational Business Affairs Forum on Cali-Baja’s Energy Sector
The U.S. and Mexico have built a successful trade and investment relationship that has boosted the economy on both sides of the border through highly integrated manufacturing supply chains. This […]
Read MoreBaja’s New Solar Plant to Help Bridge Energy Gap
The State of Baja has awarded a bid for the development of a photovoltaic power plant. NextEnergy will sign a 30-year contract to provide the state its own supply of electricity. The state’s current […]
Read MoreBorder Restrictions Extended
The temporary restrictions on non-essential travel across the shared ports of entry between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico will remain in place for an additional 30 days, extending to November […]
Read MoreChanges to U.S. H-1B Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced changes to the H-1B visa program which will: significantly limit the number of jobs that qualify for the program and the degrees that qualify […]
Read MoreMexico’s Economic Reactivation
The Mexican Federal Government recently signed an agreement of collaboration with the private sector to advance a joint economic reactivation plan including 39 multi-sector projects which represent a $13.9 billion […]
Read MoreSD Chamber Welcomes Tijuana’s First Female Mayor
Karla Ruiz, formerly Tijuana’s Secretary of Education, was sworn in as Mayor of Tijuana in place of Arturo Gonzalez who has taken a leave of office to focus on his […]
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