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Adrián Iturbide Mejía, Former President, Mexican Association of Avocado Producers and Exporters: Interview
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Interview:Adrián Iturbide Mejía What is Mexico’s position in the global market? ADRIÁN ITURBIDE MEJÍA: Mexico is responsible for 50% of global avocado trade, but only 35-40% of global production. The value of avocados rose by 50-60% during 2017, while production has actually fallen by 10% due to climatic conditions. Mexico has a dominant market position, and in some countries – such…
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Pablo Escandón Cusi, President, Mexican Health Foundation: Interview
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Interview:Pablo Escandón Cusi What are the main issues facing the health care sector, and what solutions are being offered? PABLO ESCANDÓN CUSI: Although still young, Mexico’s population is gradually growing older, which makes improving health care services a priority over the long term. The sector represents 5.8% of GDP, with 2.8% originating from the private sector, highlighting the fundamental…
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David Calderón Martín del Campo, President, Mexicanos Primero: Interview
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Interview:David Calderón Martín del Campo What areas need to be addressed to improve Mexico’s educational standing among OECD countries? DAVID CALDERÓN MARTÍN: Recent reforms have made essential changes to our educational system, but there are still areas that require improvement. To further develop the educational system Mexico needs to focus on low performers. By focusing on the bottom…
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Guilherme Loureiro : Interview
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Interview :Guilherme Loureiro In what ways has digitalisation changed the way distribution networks operate in the retail sector? GUILHERME LOUREIRO: As consumption trends differ from region to region, particularly between the larger cities of Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, distribution networks are now managed and planned differently than they were in the past. Particularly in these…
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Mauricio Leyva Arboleda : Interview
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Interview :Mauricio Leyva Arboleda What are the main structural strengths of the brewery industry in Mexico? MAURICIO LEYVA: Today, Mexico is the fourth-largest beer producer globally after China, the US and Brazil, even ahead of traditional beer-producing countries such as Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. The country’s strengths lie in internal consumption, with a population of nearly…
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Ricardo González Orta, Partner, Deloitte México: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Ricardo González Orta During 2017 the economy experienced moderate growth, mainly due to dynamic consumer activity. Despite the fact that GDP is forecast to grow at a rate of 2.3% in 2018, up from 1.5% the previous year, Mexico is set to face some economic challenges in 2018. Trade negotiations between the US and Canada, as well as the federal elections in July 2018, pose uncertainties…
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César Maillard Canudas, Managing Partner, Maillard, Cerbón, Canudas, Argumedo: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:César Maillard Canudas The macroeconomic uncertainty facing Mexico in 2018 creates challenges for the country’s labour market. With both external and internal challenges, it is more important than ever for the country to pass legislation to help its labour market grow and mature so that it can provide a wider variety of jobs with respectable salaries. Since the publication of the…
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Viewpoint from Angela Merkel
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Viewpoint :Angela Merkel Mexico has become the 12th-largest industrial nation in the world, with, in particular, a highly innovative automotive sector. According to estimates, Mexico will produce some 4m cars in 2018, making it the seventh-largest automobile manufacturer in the world, and that production is set to rise. Let me extend my sincere congratulations to you, [President Enrique Peña…
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Promoting security and transparency to enable Mexico to pursue a growth agenda

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As the new government, headed by Andrés Manuel López Obrador, of the National Regeneration Movement, prepares to take office in December 2018, the intertwined challenges of security, corruption and economic growth will be at the forefront of the political agenda, with the incoming administration working to meet the promises of the campaign trail to secure further growth via investment and efficient…
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E-commerce expansion in Mexico provides another platform for domestic consumption

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The Mexican economy has remained healthy due to high levels of manufacturing and trade, with the domestic market also playing an increasingly critical role in GDP expansion on the back of rising incomes. As Mexicans become better connected, both in terms of ICT use and global trade, domestic consumption is displaying new patterns through e-commerce. The rise of online shopping has resulted in growing…