Coahuila, Mexico celebrated

the 57th Anniversary of The

Abrazo De La Amistad Ceremony on

Friday, March 22, 2019, at the Eagle

Pass International Bridge No. 1.

Public officials and hundreds of

members from both communities

met at the international boundary

line to hold a symbolic ceremony

which emphasizes the

friendship, peace, unity, collaboration,

and harmony that

is important for both border

cities to co-exist.

During the ceremony invited

guest speakers addressed the

symbolism and importance that

communication and collaborative

efforts from both sides

mean to continue pushing for growth

for the region.

Both Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras

Mayors Ramsey E. Cantu and

Claudio Bres welcomed all in attendance

and called for continued

unity through the worst and best

of times.

Representatives of the

International Good Neighbor

Council proceeded to introduce

the 2019 inductees to

Mr. Amigo.

Representing Eagle Pass is

Mexican Consulate Ismael

Navejas Macias and

from Piedras Negras Sister Guadalupe

Vastido Ocampo of Casa OMNIA.

After the official presentation of the

honorary Mr. Amigo sashes, both

Navejas Macias and Sister Ocampo

participated in the exchange of the traditional

Abrazo De La Amistad.

Mayor Cantu and Bres vowed to continue

working together in assuring that

both communities continuing thriving

now and into the future.