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PHARR, Texas \\u2013 Each week, Pharr International Bridge holds a \\u201cvirtual\\u201d town hall meeting for the international trade community.

The series is called BridgeConnect LIVE. Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, the Pharr International Bridge Board would hold the events once a month.\\xa0

Now, because of social distancing, the events are held via Facebook and held once a week. The series is called \\u201cThe Effects of COVID-19.\\u201d\\xa0

Session 12 focused on the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or CTPAT, a voluntary public-private sector partnership program. CTPAT members are considered to be of low risk by Customs and Border Protection.\\xa0

During Session 12, a Customs and Border Protection officer, Pedro Pe\\xf1a, explained how his agency works with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.\\xa0

Pe\\xf1a discussed the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and the minimum security requirements to be a part of CTPAT.\\xa0

Part 12 was hosted by the Pharr Bridge Trade Liaison, Freddy Flores.

The session was conducted in Spanish.

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