Intercambio: A conversation on the cross-border economy

At the San Ysidro Port of Entry—the busiest border crossing in the nation—wait times have skyrocketed, impacting everything from the shipping routes of multinational manufacturing industries to the daily commutes of workers who cross the border each day.

Ongoing political focus on border security and safety has hampered the efficiency with which goods and services can flow between the two nations—a setback that has had ripple effects on the economies of either side of the border. Yet for many in San Diego, the full extent of this economic and cultural partnership remains relatively unknown.

KPBS Investigative Border Reporter Gustavo Solis will discuss this relationship with a panel of experts, who will be taking audience questions. Guests include:

John Smith, Senior Vice President of CBRE: Global Commercial Real Estate Services

Ernesto Bravo, West Division President of Tecma

Paola Avila, Chief of Staff for Mayor Todd Gloria

A catered reception will follow the event.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event begins at 7:00 pm promptly.

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This discussion will be live-streamed to the KPBS YouTube page.

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