The Border Group, in collaboration with the California Assembly Select Committee on Mexico-California Binational Affairs, hosted a dynamic roundtable on the Challenges and Opportunities of the CaliBaja Binational Region at Southwestern College in National City.
Assemblymembers Darshana Patel, David Alvarez, and Eduardo Garcia, along with Christopher Teal, Consul General of the United States in Tijuana, and other community leaders gathered to address critical issues, including cross-border mobility, education, sustainability, and energy transition. The Smart Border Coalition moderated the Cross-Border Mobility and Infrastructure panel, where stakeholders shared key insights on improving regional connectivity and advancing border infrastructure to support trade and travel.
The event underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration to tackle shared challenges and seize opportunities for binational growth. Meaningful discussions reaffirmed the CaliBaja region’s pivotal role in driving economic and social progress while exploring innovative solutions for a more connected and sustainable future.
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