Reynosa maquila industry braces for Mexico’s 40-hour workweek shift
Mexico’s reform would gradually cut the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, prompting manufacturers in Reynosa to evaluate... Read more »
Manufacturing
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 »
Cameron County to weigh tax break for proposed $3.2B project to manufacture AI-powered military boats
If approved, the multibillion-dollar facility would rank among the largest investments in Port of Brownsville history and deepen its role... Read more »
AI reshapes border workforce as industry, colleges adapt to automation shift
Manufacturing, trade and academic leaders in Reynosa and Matamoros say artificial intelligence is changing hiring standards, classroom instruction, and competitiveness... 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 »
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 »
A Reynosa manufacturer is building the backbone of data centers and AI facilities — and it’s expanding
A new 150,000-square-foot plant will build the systems that manage electricity inside high-tech facilities.... Read more »
Breaking: Auto parts manufacturer lays off 41 in Harlingen as Matamoros shutdown unfolds
Employees at its Matamoros plant have been protesting this week amid uncertainty over how many jobs will be lost as... Read more »
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