Laredo, Texas, a vibrant city of nearly 268,000 residents, stands as a cornerstone of U.S.-México trade. Renowned as the largest and most efficient port of entry along the border, its strategic position in southern Texas—nestled between Nuevo León and Tamaulipas—combined with world-class infrastructure, makes it an essential gateway for international commerce and cross-border collaboration."

Located in Webb County, Texas, Laredo plays a crucial role in international trade. It is supported by an extensive network of highways, railroads, and the Laredo International Airport, and over 1,000 companies are engaged in trade and transportation. In 2023, it handled more than 305,000 rail shipments, and over 17 million vehicles, buses, and trucks crossed the Rio Grande.

Laredo is home to 56 industrial parks that host businesses across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and medical industries, driven by a highly competitive economy supported by an active workforce of over 120,000 people.