# Mexican Truckers Block Border After US Visa Revocations

Mexican truckers blocked the Mexicali-Calexico border crossing after US authorities revoked their B1 visas.

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Mexican truckers blocked the commercial port connecting Mexicali, Baja California, with Calexico, California, following the revocation of their US visas. [^1]

On September 2, US authorities reportedly revoked 17 B1 visas for drivers from Mexicali, although the exact number of affected workers is uncertain. [^2]

Truckers reported receiving threats related to the visa revocation directed at the families of the drivers. [^3]

Truckers threatened to extend the blockade to the San Luis Río Colorado and Tijuana crossings if no agreement is reached. [^4]

The drivers are demanding clear rules from US authorities regarding the use of their B1 visas, specifically requesting a working table to explain permitted and prohibited activities. [^5]

The protest involves at least 17 drivers who had their B1 visas revoked by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Wednesday, prompting concerns about the total number of affected workers in the industry. [^6]

Truck drivers in Baja California and Sonora blocked the commercial border crossing at San Luis Río Colorado, Arizona, extending a protest that had begun at the Mexicali-Calexico crossing on Thursday morning. [^7]

US authorities accuse the drivers of domestic cabotage, alleging that they transport goods domestically after delivering international cargo, despite the drivers claiming that only ICE agents are harassing them. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Mexican truckers blocked the commercial port connecting Mexicali, Baja California, with Calexico, California, following the revocation of their US visas. (El Financiero, News)
2. On September 2, US authorities reportedly revoked 17 B1 visas for drivers from Mexicali, although the exact number of affected workers is uncertain. (El Financiero, News)
3. Truckers reported receiving threats related to the visa revocation directed at the families of the drivers. (El Financiero, News)
4. Truckers threatened to extend the blockade to the San Luis Río Colorado and Tijuana crossings if no agreement is reached. (El Financiero, News)
5. The drivers are demanding clear rules from US authorities regarding the use of their B1 visas, specifically requesting a working table to explain permitted and prohibited activities. (La Jornada, News)
6. The protest involves at least 17 drivers who had their B1 visas revoked by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Wednesday, prompting concerns about the total number of affected workers in the industry. (La Jornada, News)
7. Truck drivers in Baja California and Sonora blocked the commercial border crossing at San Luis Río Colorado, Arizona, extending a protest that had begun at the Mexicali-Calexico crossing on Thursday morning. (La Jornada, News)
8. US authorities accuse the drivers of domestic cabotage, alleging that they transport goods domestically after delivering international cargo, despite the drivers claiming that only ICE agents are harassing them. (La Jornada, News)

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