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Mexico

Congress

Sen. Britt demands action after Mexico seizes Vulcan’s deep-water port

Vulcan Materials Company has been engaged in an ongoing legal dispute with the Mexican government since 2018.

September 27, 2024

Rep. Sewell condemns illegal seizure of Vulcan Materials plant

Sewell led 13 of her colleagues, including every member of Alabama’s House delegation, in a bipartisan letter.

September 23, 2024

Vulcan rejects Mexico’s offer for Quintana Roo property

The Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials believes the Mexican government undervalued it's property.

May 29, 2024

Senators speak out in support of Vulcan Materials Company

Lawmakers call to end the unlawful actions against the quarry and mining facility in Mexico.

May 14, 2024

Sewell leads letter to Mexico demanding remedy to treatment of Vulcan Materials

Last week marked two years since the Mexican government illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port.

May 14, 2024

Sen. Britt issues statement after Mexican military withdraws from Vulcan’s port

The Mexican military withdrew from Vulcan's Punta Venado port facility on Monday.

March 28, 2023

Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt

Sen. Katie Britt described the incident as a "militarized seizure."

March 20, 2023

Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce border security legislation

The four-piece legislative package includes a bill to fund the wall at the Mexican border.

February 10, 2023

Britt joins senators Blackburn, Hyde-Smith in border visit

The senators are touring drug and human trafficking hotspots along the border.

January 10, 2023

An Alabama plant closed and moved to Mexico after receiving a $10 million PPP loan: report

FreightCar America received a $10 million PPP loan in early 2020. It closed its last American plant located in Muscle Shoals in September.

July 1, 2021