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San Antonio, Texas: The North American Development Bank (NADB) and Mercader Financial, S.A., SOFOM, E.R. signed a peso-denominated loan worth an estimated US$27.98 million to fund a financing program for the acquisition of low-emission vehicles manufactured by DINA Camiones S.A. de C.V.

Monterrey, Nuevo León. – In the context of the inauguration of a student facility with cutting-edge technology that supports strategic decision-making at the Monterrey Technological Institute (ITESM), representatives of the North American Development Bank (NADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Latin American and Caribbean Water Center (CDA), reaffirmed their commitment to continue partnering on various initiatives that foster the institutional strengthening of local governments in the northern border region of Mexico.

Hermosillo, Sonora – The first workshop for the Emerging and Sustainable Cities (ESC) initiative was held this week in Hermosillo, Sonora, to train local authorities on how to implement this urban sustainability methodology in their city.

San Antonio, Texas – The North American Development Bank (NADB), based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking to fill the new position of Chief Environmental Officer (CEVO), who will be in charge of ensuring the continued oversight and success of the functions and programs currently managed by the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC).

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. – The governor-elect of Chihuahua, Javier Corral Jurado, met with the management of the North American Development Bank (NADB) and Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC).

San Antonio, Texas – An Emerging and Sustainable Cities (ESC) initiative was launched today aimed at implementing this methodology in Hermosillo, Sonora—the first border city to adopt this urban sustainability planning tool.

San Antonio, Texas. – The North America Development Bank (NADB) will participate in the U.S.- Mexico Border Summit 2016, which will take place August 4 th and August 5th in both El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.

San Antonio, Texas – The North American Development Bank (NADB) and the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) have signed a US$1.89 million grant agreement to support the construction of a regional wastewater collection and treatment project that will provide service to more than 1,600 colonia residents in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Tornillo, Texas – Congressman Will Hurd, U.S. Representative of the 23rd District of Texas, and Gerónimo Gutiérrez, Managing Director of the North American Development Bank (NADB), presided over a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an arsenic treatment facility (ATF) with the capacity to treat 600 gallons per minute (gpm), which will improve the quality of drinking water for the residents of Tornillo, a community located in El Paso County, Texas.

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua  – During its semi-annual meeting, the Board of Directors of the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) and the North American Development Bank (NADB) approved seven new environmental infrastructure projects in the water and solid waste sectors that altogether represent a total investment of close to US$15 million. These projects will benefit more than 514,000 residents in 14 communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Board recognized the capacity of the NADB-BECC programs to help make high-impact, environmental projects viable by providing grants, loans and technical assistance.