Mayor Villalobos told Texas Border Business that he did two important things, first was meeting with different mayors of the region, and second, by attending the swearing ceremony of the new governor, McAllen started a vital relationship with officials of the state of Nuevo Leon. “It is important for McAllen to establish a good relationship with the new governor who is just taking office.”
Mayor Villalobos said they had a welcoming reception by the governor, where he met senators, congressmen, and other governors of different states in Mexico. “And just like us, they’re also interested in a mutual relationship because it benefits both countries. If we continue nourishing our friendship and communication, we will do well, and they will too.”

You’ve met with the new governor several times; have you built a good relationship already?
“We’re establishing a relationship, and it’s more of a business relationship. Hopefully, we can establish even a closer relationship,” he said.

“I hope that people realize the importance of Mexico. They are our biggest trade partner in the United States, and a lot of that trade crosses our bridges, which means revenue for our us.”

Mayor Villalobos is planning to have bilateral meetings in the future with the main focus of increasing trade between the two countries. “Meetings like these open markets to successful industries. As companies benefit, they add jobs,” he finalized. Texas Border Business, Social Confidential By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez

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