The United States Consulate General in Matamoros opens New facilities

The United States Consulate General in Matamoros celebrated the official opening of their new and updated facilities.

The opening event of the new facilities of the United States General Consulate in Matamoros had the presence of distinguished authorities of both countries: Neda Brown, United States general counselor in Matamoros; John S. Creamer, business manager of the United States Embassy in Mexico; Addison Davis, director of the Office of Foreign Building Operations of the State Department in the United States; Francisco Garcia Cabeza de Vaca, governor of the state of Tamaulipas and Mario Lopez Hernandez, mayor of Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

Neda Brown, United States general counselor in Matamoros, said that synergy between Matamoros, Tamaulipas and Brownsville, TX. reflects great potential on their border crossings, commerce, manufacturing and new energy projects.

Meanwhile, Addision Davis, director of the Office of Foreign Building Operations of the United States Department of State, said that he is proud to direct an organization that allows creating a solid and upgraded platform for diplomacy of the United States worldwide.

John S. Creamer, head of business at the United States Embassy in Mexico, explained that this new consular offices facilities are a physical representation of the United States commitment with the people of Matamoros, the State of Tamaulipas and Mexico.

Francisco Garcia Cabeza de Vaca, governor of the state of Tamaulipas, talked about the commercial importance of the region shared by Texas and Tamaulipas, as well as the opportunities that together they can potentiate and the challenges united they can overcome; which without doubt join both countries.

HISTORY

The United States Consulate General in Matamoros was founded in 1825, and it is considered the oldest United States consulate operating in Mexico.

The diplomatic mission of the United States in Mexico consists on one embassy, nine consulates and ten consular agencies, but it has operated more than 90 diplomatic offices since they diplomatically recognized Mexico in 1822.

A MODERN BUILDING

The new facilities of the United States Consulate General in Matamoros includes an extension of 7.6 hectares.  Its construction began in 2016 and 1,375 local employees participated on the project.

Their facilities are considered the most Avant-grade; besides being modern, it is ecological and sustainable, since it is designed to collect and store rainwater needed for almost all irrigation.  Moreover, it has low flow pluming accessories, which allow buildings consuming between 30 to 40 % less water than a normal building.

Furthermore, it is designed with energy efficient lighting and of conditioning systems with energy savings projections of 20 to 30 % below a typical building constructed for the construction codes in the United States.  Sustainable environmental facilities represent a commitment of 175 million dollars of the United States with Matamoros, Tamaulipas.