Blas Flores Gonzalez, Chief of Cabinet and Strategic Projects of the Government of Coahuila, participated in the Commercial Summit 2025 at the Port of Eagle Pass, held as part of World Trade Month.
During his speech, Flores presented Coahuila’s competitive advantages in economic matters, as well as road infrastructure projects that seek to strengthen regional connectivity and streamline border crossings.
Among the projects highlighted are the rehabilitation and modernization of Highway 57, the expansion of the tax route and the remodeling of the port of the International Bridge II in Piedras Negras. The latter has been identified as a priority for the state government and is part of a joint effort between Coahuila and Eagle Pass authorities.
According to Flores, the Coahuila government has accompanied Eagle Pass officials in the process to obtain the presidential permit required in the United States, with the objective of advancing in the modernization of the international crossing.
The official emphasized that this infrastructure seeks to favor trade between both countries and contribute to the economic development of the border region, benefiting both Texas and Coahuila.
He also emphasized that Piedras Negras and its international crossing have been recognized for their security levels, which reinforces its role as a strategic point on the northern border.
The event was attended by representatives of the U.S. Congress, businessmen from both sides of the border, former Mexican President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa and local authorities, including Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas.
