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Mexican Truckers Block Calexico Crossing Over Visa Enforcement Concerns

Mexican commercial drivers shut down access to the Calexico East-Mexicali border crossing Thursday morning. They protested U.S. B-1 visa revocations and sought clearer enforcement guidance. The National Chamber of Freight Transportation warned Wednesday that drivers planned demonstrations at Mexicali and San Luis Río Colorado crossings starting at 5 a.m. Protesters say U.S. authorities are revoking visas following inspections without clear explanations of what constitutes cabotage violations. Mexican carriers hold B-1 visas to transport international cargo between nations but face restrictions on domestic U.S. freight movement. Accounts differ on how many drivers lost visas this week, with reports ranging from 11 to 17 cases in Mexicali. CANACAR's Mexicali office representative called for investigation into the revocations and urged affected drivers to file complaints with the organization. The industry seeks clarification on enforcement standards and what activities trigger visa cancellation.