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Hidalgo County is thinking about selling off an international bridge to a private company, which could change how local trade works and how the county makes money. It’s a massive deal that could shift control of a key economic gateway away from the public.
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Selling the bridge could bring in a quick cash infusion for the county, but it might mean losing out on long-term toll revenue and control over trade costs.
Private investors and firms looking to capitalize on high-traffic border trade stand to gain the most from this acquisition.
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Local taxpayers and small businesses might get hit with higher tolls or less say in how the bridge is managed once it's in private hands.