Colombia, Nuevo León

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History

It was founded on the Nuevo León-Texas border to compete with the neighboring Mexican states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas in the import-export market. One year after its founding the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge, (the 4th most important border crossing in the American - Mexican border) was opened. Colombia was named in honor of Christopher Columbus, since it was founded 500 years after he first came into contact with the Americas.

Future

  • A Railroad International Bridge is currently waiting presidential approval from United States
  • A second International Road Bridge is planned
  • An International Cargo Airport is in the planning stages

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