Matamoros Temperature:  73º
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 17.62 MXN
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The Gateway Advantage

Leverage the most strategic cross-border position in North America. Direct access to global markets, a binational workforce, and the unique USMCA benefits of the Matamoros-Brownsville corridor.

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Infrastructure & Connectivity

Strategic Location

Port of Brownsville: The only deep-water seaport directly on the U.S./Mexico border. 17 miles of waterfront and 40,000 acres of land.
Rail & Road: Dual-service rail (Union Pacific & BNSF) and Kansas City Southern de México. Direct access to I-69E and Highway 101.
Air Access: Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) with new 2024 terminal upgrades for cargo and executive travel.
Digital Backbone: Citywide fiber-optic expansion (BTX Fiber) ensuring Tier-1 telecommunications.
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Infrastructure & Connectivity

Workforce & Talent

The Matamoros-Brownsville region offers a binational workforce of 1.1 million+ with highly competitive manufacturing wages. This talent pool is sustained by specialized technical programs at UTRGV and Texas Southmost College, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled labor for modern industry.

REGIONAL ADVANTAGES

Business Climate & Quality of Life

The Matamoros-Brownsville region offers a pro-business environment with significant financial advantages, including Top-Ranked FTZ #62 and Triple Freeport exemptions. Beyond the bottom line, the area provides an exceptional quality of life with access to top-tier education and safe, affordable neighborhoods, making it an ideal location for both company growth and employee well-being.

25%

Lower Cost of Living than the national average.

45%

Lower Housing Costs compared to other U.S. metro areas.

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