This chapter contains information on hotels, government agencies and other listings, as well as useful tips for visitors on a range of topics such as visa requirements, currency and transportation throughout Mexico.…
The Mexico-US bilateral relationship has been strained as a result of President Donald Trump’s administration and aggressive discourse, including the demand that Mexico pay for a border wall, an insistence on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement and the deployment of US troops to the border. Nevertheless, the recent volatility of its ongoing relationship with the US has sounded a…
In an interview with Global Platform, Omar Fayad, Governor of Hidalgo, discusses how establishing education and language programmes at the university level has fostered meaningful partnerships with Asian markets. Hidalgo’s role as a key logistical centre is a foundational element to Mexico’s strategy as it seeks to develop its market beyond current free trade agreements. Mauricio Leyva, Executive
In English Las compañías mexicanas están avanzando rápidamente en la adopción de la tecnología digital para mejorar la eficiencia y la productividad de sus operaciones, de acuerdo con lo que revelan nuevos estudios; sin embargo, las cifras del sector muestran que existen oportunidades para avanzar aún más en el campo de la innovación. Un nuevo informe publicado por International Data…
En Español Largely thanks to the recovering prices of some key commodities, the region recorded a positive first quarter in 2018, with the IMF forecasting Latin America and the Caribbean’s GDP growth for the year to reach 2%. Currency volatility remains among the primary challenges, however, offsetting some gains. The economy is thus centre stage in countries headed to the polls this year, potentially…
In Spanish With elections scheduled in Colombia, Mexico and Brazil, the coming months will be crucial for the interests of Latin America. For Mexico, 2018 was expected to be a somewhat turbulent year, but in spite of this, the business community appears more positive than ever. The optimism of the Mexican business community is accompanied by a renewed effort to put Mexico on the map. The country…
In Spanish OBG Business Barometer: Mexico CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (Chief Executives or equivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company sizes…
In English Con elecciones previstas en Colombia, México y Brasil, los próximos meses serán críticos para los intereses de América Latina. En el caso de México, a pesar de que el 2018 se presentaba como un año bastante convulso, la comunidad empresarial se muestra más optimista que nunca. El optimismo del empresariado mexicano va acompañado por un esfuerzo renovado para posicionar a México…
In English Barómetro Empresarial de OBG: derechos de autor de la Encuesta de CEOs en México. Todos los derechos reservados. Esta encuesta está diseñada para evaluar el clima empresarial existente entre los líderes empresariales (Directores Generales o cargos similares) y su pronóstico para los próximos doce meses. A diferencia de muchas otras encuestas, el Barómetro de OBG lo realiza el…
In English La última ronda de licitación abierta para los derechos de exploración en el sector energético de México recibió un interés mixto por parte de los inversionistas, con aún dos rondas adicionales por realizarse en lo que queda del año. De los 35 bloques costa afuera en oferta en la licitación del 27 de marzo, se vendieron 16, siendo los de mayor interés los bloques en la Cuenca…
