With an economy traditionally based on mining, Hidalgo had lagged behind some of Mexico’s more prosperous and dynamic regions. However, the new administration has actively sought to foster growth in new sectors including renewable energy, sustainable transport, agro-industry, pharmaceuticals and chemicals; develop infrastructure; and create a more business-friendly regulatory framework. As a result…
A number of factors bode well for Mexico’s industrial sector. Cheap labour costs, proximity to the US market and improving human resources have attracted global firms. The sector in Mexico is making gains in some strategically important areas, and strong performance in the mining, electronics and agri-business segments is driving overall growth. Even as protectionist measures and bilateral trade…
Over the last two decades Mexico has consolidated its position as the leading automotive exporter in Latin America and a major player in the industry worldwide. The country hosts production plants from nine major international automakers, manufacturing passenger vehicles, light and heavy tractors and trucks, in addition to plastic, aluminium and steel component. The country is also steadily emerging…
Andrés Manuel López Obradorassumed the presidency with more political power than anyMexicanpresident in almost 40 years. With majorities in both houses of Congress, his ability to implement the policies he campaigned on is strong, although tension over how his administration will govern continues to loom large. How will the president address hot button issues such asinfrastructure,…
In English Sobre la base de más de una década de crecimiento sólido, México espera tener dentro de los próximos tres a cinco años una de las 10 principales industrias aeroespaciales del mundo. Felipe Sandoval, presidente de la Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial (FEMIA), dijo en su discurso en la Cumbre Aeroespacial de México a mediados de agosto, que esperaba que el país…
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In English México ha instaurado una nueva ley laboral, en un esfuerzo por racionalizar las disputas industriales y mejorar la protección de los trabajadores. A finales de abril, ambas cámaras del Congreso aprobaron la ley, siendo esta la primera legislación importante aprobada por la nueva administración. Entre otros factores, la nueva ley busca reformar la manera en que los empleados interactúan…
Mining Investment Latin America es una conferencia y exposición estratégica de minería para los líderes de las industrias de minería, canteras y materiales de construcción, que reúne a 250 asistentes de 15 países en México. Previamente celebrada en Panamá durante los últimos 3 años, la nueva ubicación de México destacará el potencial minero del país y atraerá nuevas inversiones a…
In this Global Platform video, María Teresa Solís Trejo, Former Undersecretary for Planning and Tourism Policy, and Carlos Pantoja, Partner, Deloitte discuss the considerable advantages that Mexico has to offer to medical tourists. Thanks to a combination of competitive prices and high-quality services, in 2017 medical tourism generated $3.5bn in income. This number could increase four-fold by 2030
