Mr. Amigo: A symbol of unity between Brownsville and Matamoros

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every year, the Mr. Amigo Association selects a person to represent the friendship between the U.S. and Mexico. But how did this annual tradition become such a pivotal part of Brownsville culture? What is Mr. Amigo? In the early 1960's, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce gathered to discuss a project to help [...]