Border Advocates Push for Port of Entry Improvements By Andrea Lopez-Villafaña The Smart Border Coalition held a Stakeholders Working Committee meeting on Thursday, May 11, at the San Diego Foundation to discuss their goals to improve the United States and Mexico border. Executive Director of the Smart Border Coalition Gustavo De La Fuente, presented the SBC report that included their goals to improve border wait times, access to roads, cargo pre-clearance, and many more prospective improvements. The SBC included a diversity of voices in the meeting from individuals in government positions to people who work more hands on, De La Fuente said.