border crossing

Memorial Day weekend fulfills expectations, highlights need for expanded border crossing

By José Antonio Pérez U.S. Memorial Day weekend brought a 90% overall occupation rate to the Puerto Peñasco hospitality industry, representing an influx of approximately 34,500 visitors to the area, but also exposed the urgency of expanding the Sonoyta-Lukeville border crossing. Hector Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), noted […]

Ahoy! Temporary Import Permits for Sea Vessels

Sea vessels measuring 14.7 ft. (4.5 meters) or more brought across border must obtain temporary permit when crossing into Mexico By Azucena Mazón and Shandra Keesecker Following new provisions of the Secretary of the Treasury, all recreational and sports boats measuring 4.5 meters (14.7” ft.) or more in length (yachts, catamarans, sail boats, etc.) coming […]