Texas Border Business
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Port of Brownsville welcomed U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson for a tour of the port with Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra. The visit spotlighted the port’s critical role as a gateway for U.S.–Mexico trade and its strong, longstanding partnership with Mexico.
Joining Ambassador Johnson were Mary Virginia Hantsch, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Matamoros; Carlos J. Guizar, Assistant to the Ambassador and Strategic Communications Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico; and Jake Stevens, Political and Economic Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Matamoros.
Together, the delegation discussed cross-border commerce, supply chain connectivity, and the Port of Brownsville’s continued role in supporting secure, efficient international trade and economic growth on both sides of the border.
