JUAREZ, CHIH – Veronica Escobar, Congresswoman for the 16th District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez on January 26 to discuss issues of binational interest, including regional economic prosperity, cross-border security and legal, safe and orderly migration channels.
Escobar toured the Consulate’s facilities, which include the world’s largest immigrant visa operation. She praised the Consulate’s efforts to assist the approximately 200,000 U.S. citizens living in the state of Chihuahua.
Her visit highlighted the Consulate’s essential role in reuniting families and facilitating legal migration by issuing more than 85 thousand residency visas per year.
“The U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez is one of the busiest consulates in the world. I was honored to spend time with their dedicated team today to discuss their excellent work toward U.S. citizens in Chihuahua, the challenges facing our border area and the incredible opportunities available to us as binational partners. I look forward to continuing this important partnership to help our binational region,” said the Congresswoman.
The visit also underscored the importance of regular collaboration between U.S. lawmakers and the five consulates along the U.S.-Mexico border to address the complex challenges and opportunities inherent in cross-border relations.
The Consulate fosters law enforcement cooperation between agencies on both sides of the border, strengthens judicial systems and promotes the rule of law, contributing to the security of this dynamic region. In addition, it reported that it actively works to increase cross-border economic ties, strengthen cooperation on environmental issues and boost the number of U.S. students in Mexico and vice versa.
“We deeply value these interactions with members of Congress. Congresswoman Escobar’s dedication to understanding and addressing the complexities of cross-border relations contributes significantly to the ongoing dialogue on U.S.-Mexico relations,” said Consul General Eric S. Cohan.
