**Temporary Suspension of Medical Passes in Tijuana Announced**
Private health clinics in Tijuana are notifying their patients about the temporary suspension of medical passes, which are crucial for crossing the border into the United States via a special lane. This service pause comes as the new municipal government transitions and evaluates the current system.
Medical passes allow expedited border crossing for those traveling to Tijuana for medical services. Clinics, including a dental facility that reached out to its patients via social media, are advising individuals to plan their travel accordingly until the system is back in operation.
The head of Tijuana’s Economic Development Secretariat (Sedeti), Pedro Montejo Peterson, stated they are reviewing companies with access to the platform initially used for acquiring medical passes. This review aims to ensure transparency and prevent corruption in the allocation of these passes.
Recently, Sedeti successfully reinstated access for more than 150 entities, including civil associations and business chambers, signifying progress in the platform’s renewal. About 20% of the registered healthcare companies have managed to reacquire these documents.
**Additional Insights: Future Changes in Border Policies**
In related developments, December might bring significant changes as the National Institute of Migration (INM) considers revising fees for foreigners at Tijuana’s border crossing. The proposal highlights the necessity for tourists to receive clearer guidelines on payment procedures for entering Mexico, as discussed by the Tourist and Convention Committee (Cotuco).
Moreover, new initiatives are underway such as the sale of prepaid cards for the Agua Caliente corridor, soon to be available in Oxxo convenience stores. These efforts align with broader regulatory updates like the impending regularization of areas like Maclovio Rojas and ongoing discussions around vehicle importations at the border.