Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, McAllem's twin city, and a principal city along the United States - Mexico border has a current population of approximately 1.2 million people. Reynosa is a dynamic and business-oriented city located at the north of the Mexican Republic. Reynosa is situated at an elevation of 36 meters above sea level and is approximately 40 square kilometers in size. It is located 5 miles south of McAllen -- just across the Rio Grande River. Thes two Interdependent communities are joined by two international bridges, tha allow economic and cultural exchanges on a daily basis, Reunosa has diverse economic base which includes oil and natural gas resources, livestock, agriculture, tourist trade, and industry.

Reynosa has ten industrial parks which are the home to over 200 manufacturing plants. Global leaders in electronics, apparel, medical supply, publishing, auto assembly and many other fields have established large operations in Reynosa. Thes manufacturing plants emply approximately 75,000 people the maquiladora program.

Reynosa - Maquila Model Benefits

	100% owneship by non-Mexican firms is permitted under the law.
	An importan permit is granted for raw materials, assembly parts, and other inputs. An exemption or subsidy of up to 100% of the General Import Tax for raw materials, and machinery and equipment is granted.
	This fiscal regime allows maquiladoras to sell their products within Mexico under a yearly scheduled quota system that permits up to 70% of the output for 1997 and increments of 5% yearly till year 2000. Beyond the year 200 there will be no restriction on the amount of sales in the Mexican market.
	Improved access to Mexican and Latin American markets.