Some hope "Transmigrante" traffic may boost Presidio economy. - KRTS 93.5 FM Marfa Public RadioKRTS 93.5 FM Marfa Public Radio
With The Presidio Port Now Open To Transmigrante Traffic, Some Hope It Will Boost Presidio Economy Posted on April 7, 2021 In late March, the Mexican government began routing transmigrantes — Central Americans who make a living towing used cars and secondhand goods across the United States to the Mexican border and on to their home countries — through Presidio. For some in the rural border town, there’s hope transmigrantes could usher in a new wave of business to an otherwise money-strapped city. But, for others there are concerns that this influx of traffic may c...
Source: marfapublicradio.org