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Port Closure

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politics1 year ago

"Biden to Visit Baltimore After Bridge Collapse as Cleanup Efforts Continue"

President Biden plans to visit Baltimore next week following the collapse of a major bridge that killed six people and shut down the Port of Baltimore. The federal government is providing $60 million in emergency funds to rebuild the bridge, and specialized salvage equipment has arrived to remove debris from the Patapsco River. The closure of the port is expected to have major economic impacts, potentially affecting car prices and causing disruptions in shipping and employment. Investigators have recounted the moments leading up to the bridge collapse, and efforts are underway to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of the crash.

travel2 years ago

"U.S. Travelers Urged to Avoid Rocky Point Amid Border Closure"

The U.S. Consulate is strongly advising against travel to Rocky Point, Sonora, due to the closure of the Lukeville-Sonoyta port of entry from Arizona. Americans are urged to only travel in Sonora during daylight and not to use alternate routes through the state. The closure of the port means that Arizonans are being urged not to drive to Rocky Point at all. The advisory also highlights the high crime and kidnapping rates in Sonora.