Massachusetts seeks to boost ties with region

The Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, is planning to lead a trade mission to Panama and Mexico this month.

Patrick will leave on March 17 for Panama, where he and his team will spend two days before heading to Mexico.

Patrick will meet with Panama's Minister of Science and officials who oversee the Panama Canal expansion projects, while in Mexico he plans to meet with leaders in Mexico's clean energy, big data, life sciences and transportation industries.



Source: WBUR