Edinburg EDC and CANACINTRA Rio Bravo Sign Cross-Border Partnership to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

New agreement promotes dialogue and cooperation between South Texas and northern Tamaulipas.

The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) formalized a new cross-border partnership with CANACINTRA Rio Bravo, in an event led by Municipal President Miguel Ángel Almaraz Maldonado.

The signing ceremony represents an effort to foster regional dialogue, explore opportunities for collaboration, and strengthen ties between the industrial and business communities of both cities.

Aaron Rivera, President of the EEDC Board of Directors, participated in the event, marking an important step in building long-term relationships with counterparts in northern Mexico.

Toward Binational Economic Cooperation

This new agreement reflects a shared interest in promoting business-friendly environments on both sides of the border. While specific initiatives will develop over time, the partnership opens the door to potential cooperation in areas such as:

• Support for local enterprises
• Networking and exchange between business communities
• Promotion of regional competitiveness
• Exploration of joint workforce and infrastructure initiatives

The collaboration seeks to create a framework that encourages communication and mutual understanding, contributing to the broader goal of regional economic development.

Leaders in Attendance

The agreement was made possible thanks to the commitment of public and private sector representatives, including:

• Miguel Ángel Almaraz Maldonado, Municipal President of Rio Bravo
• Aaron Rivera, President, Edinburg EDC
• Gerardo Martínez Guajardo, President, CANACINTRA Rio Bravo
• Jeffrey Salcedo Cantú, Edinburg EDC
• Mario Alberto Sáenz Peña, Public Works
• Lic. Joel Ramírez Oviedo, Second Ombudsman of Rio Bravo

Their participation highlights the value of binational cooperation as a tool for promoting inclusive and sustainable economic development.