Reynosa loses 2,500 maquila jobs as e-commerce and auto demand slow in the U.S.
Layoffs tied to manufacturing come as officials court advanced manufacturing projects that could bring thousands of new positions.... Read more »
International trade
How a Reynosa auto parts manufacturer is navigating the U.S. tariff war
It took Velvac about a decade to relocate 95% of its supply chain to North America, and now the strategy... Read more »
South Texas border trade sees little change as tariffs reset under new 150-day window
On Tuesday, the Trump administration imposed a new tariff, but companies whose products qualify under USMCA are exempt.... Read more »
Pharr secures $3.52M to modernize the nation’s top produce port
City officials said the investment will cut wait times, reduce congestion, and accommodate growing trade volumes.... Read more »
Reynosa slowly returns to normal after cartel blockades disrupt highways
Mexican authorities reported 36 criminal incidents, including nine cargo blockades, across northern Tamaulipas.... Read more »
New $33M cold-storage facility in Pharr built to process 300 trucks per day
The facility will be anchored by Robinson Fresh, part of a global logistics platform that moves $23 billion in freight... Read more »
Matamoros workers take maquila fight to Mexico’s federal labor courts as bankruptcy battle unfolds in the U.S.
The parallel proceedings could determine control of machinery, inventory, and unpaid wages for more than 1,300 families in Matamoros.... Read more »
Economic Outlook 2026: The Valley’s building boom collides with a hiring slowdown
Major projects continue across the Valley, but slower migration and cautious hiring are reshaping housing, workforce supply, and long-term growth.... Read more »
Hope fades outside Matamoros maquila as workers face plant closure, stigma, and shrinking options
A Monday conciliation hearing will determine whether workers secure severance or face a lengthy legal fight.... Read more »
Volaris returns to Reynosa with nonstop Guadalajara flight
The new route comes as airlines adjust and expand service across northern Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley amid stronger... Read more »
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