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Coahuila, Texas Forge Deeper Ties as U.S. Greenlights Bridge II Expansion

The event underscored a unified security, economic, infrastructure agenda built to harness fresh approvals for regional growth.

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Overview

  • On July 10 in Mexico City, Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas attended the "Beyond Borders: Immigration and the Texas Economy" reception at the invitation of U.S. Ambassador Ron Johnson to strengthen binational relations.
  • Jiménez unveiled a joint security and economic plan with Texas and U.S. federal authorities aimed at reinforcing border safety and boosting Coahuila’s economy.
  • U.S. regulators granted permits in early July for the International Bridge II expansion between Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras to enhance cross-border infrastructure and trade capacity.
  • Coahuila rescue brigades led search-and-rescue operations during recent Texas floods, demonstrating robust humanitarian solidarity.
  • Jiménez and Texas Governor Greg Abbott committed to ongoing coordination on migration, infrastructure projects and emergency response under their binational partnership.