City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria underscored the vital role of cross-border relations at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Binational Delegation in Mexico City, highlighting key regional priorities, including the development of the Otay II Port of Entry.
“San Diego’s Relationship with Mexico Is Not an Abstraction: It Is Part of Our City’s Daily Life”
Speaking to an audience of more than 100 business leaders and government officials during the conference, which runs through Wednesday, Oct. 14, Gloria framed the U.S.–Mexico relationship as essential to the region’s day-to-day operations, pointing to shared cultural ties, family connections, and a binational economy that powers local employment.
One of Mayor Gloria’s main goals is to push forward progress on the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry (Otay II) to ease severe congestion, curb border emissions, and boost regional commerce.
“Together, we can build a healthier, more connected, and prosperous binational region,” Gloria emphasized.
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Confronting the Tijuana River Environmental Crisis
Furthermore, the delegation will address the long-standing environmental crisis in the Tijuana River Valley, aiming for long-term maintenance infrastructure and accountability measures to curb ongoing pollution.
Water management and infrastructure will be featured prominently in high-level discussions, including panel sessions with representatives from the North American Development Bank (NadBank), the Mexican Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (CILA), and Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA).
