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Yesterday the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the second international railway bridge that will connect Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas with Laredo Texas. The binational investment project spearheaded by Kansas City Southern will provide better returns including faster and more secure customs processing It is estimated that it will be completed by the second quarter of 2024.Roberto Velasco head of the Unit for North America attended on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who highlighted the agile work of the work that will be fundamental for the first North American railway platform. I highlight the close work that exists between the public and private sectors to expand the border infrastructure that will boost trade and benefit the peoples of the region said Velasco lvarez.For his part the president and CEO of Kansas City Southern Patrick J. Ottensmeyer said This date marks the beginning of the construction of a new rail bridge to meet the needs of North American commerce in the future.The Government of Mexico through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the commitment of President Lpez Obrador and Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard to support border projects that seek the well-being of their peoples.