PHARR — Ground was broken Tuesday in an effort to strengthen the bond and expand commerce between the international communities of Pharr and Reynosa.
Local, state and federal representatives from both sides of the Rio Grande gathered at the Pharr International Bridge for a binational forum and a show of prosperity.
Leaders gather during a binational forum and ground breaking ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Leaders from the United States and Mexico break ground during a ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Roberto Velaco Alvarez, Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, speaks during a binational forum and ground breaking ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees applaud after speech during a binational forum and ground breaking ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez greets attendees after breaking ground during a ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Pharr police observe truck traffic crossing at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Tractor trailers cross into Mexico at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Shovels stand ready during a binational forum and ground breaking ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez applauds after breaking ground with other leaders fron the United States and Mexico during a binational forum and ground breaking ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Leaders from the United States and Mexico prepare to break ground during a binational forum and ground breaking ceremony at the Pharr International Bridge on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
