Mexico-US border logistics face pressure from B-1 visa revocations

The revocation of at least 25,000 B-1 visas for Mexican international cargo operators is creating significant logistical pressure on the border between Mexico and the United States. This shift follows intensified U.S. oversight of border crossings, weigh stations, and inspection points aimed at enforcing cabotage rules, which prohibit foreign operators from transporting goods between two points within the U.S.

Additional challenges include a requirement for commercial vehicle operators to demonstrate English proficiency, a measure implemented in June 2025. The National Chamber of Cargo Transport (Canacar) has noted that these requirements are placing extra strain on companies. The impact is visible at specific entry points; for example, daily operations at the Tijuana port of entry have reportedly dropped from approximately 4,500 to 2,100, affecting sectors such as agribusiness and technology.