Matamoros is a city on the southern bank of the Rio Grande River in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is directly across the river from Brownsville, Texas. Matamoros was the site of several battles and events during the Mexican War of Independence, the Mexican Revolution, the Texas Revolution, the American Civil War, and the French Intervention. Declaring itself an international free trade zone in 1858, the Port of Bagdad, in Matamoros, became one of the leading commercial ports in the world during the American Civil War.
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The Matamoros Economic Development Committee (CODEM) is a non-profit organization that provides support for business development in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. An overview of the organization and its membership is put forward, along with a guide to investing in Matamoros, including industrial reports.
http://www.codem.org/
The Church of Our Lady of the Refuge, Cathedral of Matamoros, was planned by Father Jose Nicolas Balli, for whom Padre Island was named. Its history and features are outlined.
http://matamoros.com.mx/matamoros-cathedral/
The border city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas is located across from Brownsville, Texas. Its chief economic arm is the maquila, which are factories that import materials and equipment for product assembly. Its offices and contacts are featured.
http://www.matamoros.travel/
Matamoros U.S. Consulate General
The Consulate General of the United States in Matamoros is one of nine U.S. Consulates in Mexico, supporting the overall mission of the U.S. Embassy. Its location and hours, consulate holidays, and U.S. citizen services are featured, along with other resources.
http://matamoros.usconsulate.gov/
Nova/Link is a U.S.-based contract manufacturer with locations in the border towns of Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros and Reynosa, in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Its history, facilities, and services are highlighted, with information about manufacturing in Mexico.
http://www.novalinkmx.com/
The tourist information site offers an overview of the Tamaulipas city, including area attractions, a directory of restaurants, bars, hotels and shops, maps, and transportation options.
http://www.visitmatamoros.com/
