The border commission unanimously approves opinion
The deputies of the Northern Border Affairs Commission have just taken a step that smacks of urgency. With Alejandro Pérez Cuéllar (PVEM) at the helm, they unanimously approved an opinion that asks the Tijuana authorities to reinforce the measures of the agile crossing pass program to the United States.
The initiative, they say, seeks efficiency, transparency and continuity. You already know how these programs get lost in bureaucracy and administrative changes.
Why they care so much about agility at the border
The document is clear: express crossings directly impact key economic sectors. They talk about commerce, tourism and that niche that Tijuana has cultivated so carefully: medical tourism.
“Various medical services and health tourism activities depend on the fluidity of the border crossing”
That’s the crux. The city has become a magnet for Americans seeking more affordable treatments. But that flow depends on the passes functioning unhindered.
Legislators ask to balance oversight with not stifling legal economic activities. A typical juggling act when there are competing interests.
The other side: training for those who cross
Beyond the opinion, the commission met with José Arturo Morales Reyes from ICATECH. They analyzed free training programs for migrants that include technological and self-employment aspects.
They reiterate that their objective is to strengthen mobility and citizen protection. That the programs not only comply with standards, but also promote economy and development.
It sounds good on paper. The question that remains is whether this parliamentary pressure will be translated into concrete actions or will remain in another document for the archive.
