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Mexican Truckers Escalate B-1 Visa Dispute With Border Blockade

Mexican carriers are demanding U.S. clarification on cross-border driver visa enforcement after a protest shutdown at the Mexicali-Calexico East crossing Thursday. Mexico's National Chamber of Freight Transportation said drivers face revocation of B-1 visas following alleged cabotage violations, but lack transparent criteria for determinations across different border points. The dispute centers on conflicting interpretations of prohibited domestic movements, particularly regarding empty trailer transport. B-1 visa holders may haul international freight into and out of the U.S. but generally cannot perform domestic point-to-point operations. CANACAR officials in Tijuana urged drivers against additional blockades, warning that further disruptions would increase economic damage. Industry and business groups are seeking meetings with U.S. and Mexican officials to establish clearer protocols governing visa revocations tied to cabotage allegations.