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Eagle Pass

David Simov, the new american Consulate who will be housed in Nuevo Laredo, was in Eagle Pass onThursday. Simov replaced former Consulate Donald Heflin three weeks ago. The new consulate met with Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English-Cantú and they discussed several points of interest for the border region. Simov then attended a similar meeting across the river to meet with Mexican authorities. Mayor Cantú stated that the dialogue was cordial and it allowed them to get acquainted as well as to discuss ways that the City and the American Government can continue to work together to secure the continued improvement of the border region. He mentioned to Simov that Eagle Pass is a major port of entry, especially in terms of commercial vehicles and he requested assistance in facilitating the crossing of livestock and cattle.  His plan is to construct corrals nearby International Bridge II in order to allow inspectors from the Department of Agriculture to inspect all cattle before they enter the United States.  This is an item of great interest as our port of entry is a very busy one in terms of livestock. It has been over a year since USDA inspectors have crossed into Mexico to inspect cattle.