CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ URGES THE CITY OF MCALLEN TO SPEAK UP AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO CANCEL MEXICAN AIRLINE ROUTES

Washington D.C. –Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent decision to suddenly revoke approval for 13 routes operated by Mexican airlines into the United States.   

One of the routes disrupted by this decision connected McAllen International Airport (MFE) with Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) near Mexico City.  

“It is unacceptable that the City of McAllen is being used as a pawn by the administration by threatening flights that serve as a vital economic engine for the Rio Grande Valley,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “McAllen Airport is a cornerstone of our regional economy.  City leadership must do more to speak up against this Administration that is pushing policies that harm our region and economic prosperity. South Texans are strong, and it’s time all of our leaders step up. Pongance las pilas! Stop letting Washington push us around. Every member of Congress in South Texas should be publicly pushing back on this administration for the horrific policies that are affecting our local economy. Everything from tariffs squeezing our farmers to ICE raids creating a major labor shortage for small businesses is having a massive economic impact. This is not a time to stay quiet in an effort to appease the very powers that are ruining our local economy. 

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