New Binational Alliance for Northeast Mexico and Texas Growth

As part of strategies aimed at strengthening binational collaboration, business leaders and government officials from Mexico and Texas have formalized the creation of the International Alliance for the Development of Northeast Mexico and Texas. This initiative aims to foster economic and social growth in three key regions: northeast Nuevo León, the riverside region of Tamaulipas, and Starr County in southern Texas, shared Iliana Alamar García, Vice President of the Alliance, in an exclusive interview.

The Alliance’s leadership structure includes Lic. Sergio Ruiz as President, representing Nuevo León; C.P. Iliana Alamar García De Hernández as Vice President, representing Tamaulipas; and Lic. Hugo González, logistics specialist and advisor for Texas. During the swearing-in ceremony for the board of directors and advisory council for the 2025-2026 period, Lic. Tatiana Clouthier served as the witness of honor.

The concept of the Alliance stems from efforts to manage a logistics route initiated 35 years ago. This route includes Highway 54 (Apodaca-Ciudad Mier) and Highway 2 along the border between Tamaulipas and Texas, connecting to Highway 83, which provides access to internal routes in the United States. Over time, this initiative evolved into a binational model called "Code 54/2/83," focusing on integrated development beyond just logistics.

The Alliance was also formed in response to challenges and opportunities in the global market and the development plans of both the Mexican and U.S. governments. "We believe this is the perfect moment to trigger the first binational regional economy," said the Vice President.

The Alliance's main goal is to create a binational economic region aligned with the Mexican Government’s "Plan México" and the integration of the Regional Economic Development and Relocation Advisory Council (CADERR), promoted by the Ministry of Economy. This plan envisions cross-border collaboration to design strategies that leverage the strengths of each region. In this context, the Alliance highlights the industrially diversified northeast of Nuevo León, the key logistical infrastructure and efficient border crossings in Tamaulipas, and Starr County in Texas, with its connectivity to U.S. commercial routes.

The Alliance will also focus on strategic sectors such as energy, health, education, agroindustry, security, and manufacturing. “Our objective is to unite political and economic actors to solidify this region as a model for regional development,” stated Alamar García.

The region features key border crossings like Miguel Alemán-Roma and Camargo-Río Grande, known for their joint inspections that expedite international trade. Additionally, the area offers a shorter and faster logistics route into the United States.

Through this Alliance, Mexico and Texas aim to create an exemplary model of binational integration that will promote economic and social development, positioning the region as a benchmark for cross-border collaboration.