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Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, Minister of Economy: Interview
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Interview:Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal How is Mexico addressing economic inequality? IIDEFONSO GUAJARDO VILLARREAL: Naturally there is a correlation between low productivity, low growth and inequality. For instance, in Mexico, companies established in the northern region are up to six times more productive than the ones located in the south, where economic and social indicators are far behind…
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Valentín Díez Morodo, President, Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment & Technology: Interview
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Interview: Valentín Díez Morodo How have Mexico’s structural reforms aided the internationalisation of local companies? VALENTIN DÍEZ MORODO: For a long time Mexico was uncompetitive in its development of international trade. Implementing deep structural reforms allowed the country to establish a solid framework, giving Mexican companies the opportunity to develop their activities at a reduced…
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Carlos Rojo Macedo, CEO, Grupo Financiero Interacciones: Interview
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Interview:Carlos Rojo Macedo What is the purpose of the Financial Discipline Law, and how will it affect public and private actors? CARLOS ROJO MACEDO: The objective of the Financial Discipline Law is to assure that the country’s states seek their development based on a foundation of sustainable finance and financial responsibility over the medium and long term within the framework of an…
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Mario Vela Berrondo, President, Mexican Association of Insurance Companies: Interview
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Interview:Mario Vela Berrondo Mexico’s insurance penetration still lies at around 2% of its GDP. How can this rate be increased, and what would be an ideal penetration rate for 2020? MARIO VELA BERRONDO: The Mexican Association of Insurance Companies (Asociación Mexicana de Instituciones de Seguros, AMIS) has developed a market plan involving three pillars – public policy, internal tasks…
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Angélica Ruíz Celis, Director-General, Vestas Latin America: Interview
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Interview:Angélica Ruíz Celis What is the relationship between state-owned organisations and private companies in the wake of reforms across the sector? ANGELICA RUÍZ CELIS: Since the promulgation of the energy reform in 2013, the Mexican government has opened up the market to new key players and investors. Several companies have already signed memoranda of understanding with the Federal…
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José Antonio González Anaya, CEO, Pemex: Interview
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Interview:José Antonio González Anaya In the context of energy reform, what steps are being taken to ensure that the Mexican oil industry remains competitive? JOSE ANTONIO GONZÁLEZ ANAYA: The president has given two indications about the energy reform: that Pemex’s operational dynamics will change to meet the changing price environment, and that the reform’s implementation will be accelerated.…
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Jaime Hernández Martínez, Director-General, Federal Electricity Commission: Interview
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Interview:Jaime Hernández Martínez To what extent can the restructuring of the public utility increase the flexibility, transparency and competitiveness of the energy sector? JAIME HERNÁNDEZ MARTINEZ: Like many other public sector companies in the energy sector, the Federal Electricity Commission (Comisión Federal de Electricidad, CFE) is going through a significant transformation due to…
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Alexander W Wehr, President and CEO, BMW Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean: Interview
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Interview: Alexander W Wehr What should be the long-term vision of international auto players present in Mexico? ALEXANDER W WEHR: As goes the phrase, production follows the market, and Mexico is strategic for both. Mexico’s advantages are numerous: geographic location, a high-quality labour force, quality existing infrastructure, low Customs duties and a well-developed supplier network. States…
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Fernando Turner Dávila, Secretary of Economy and Labour, State of Nuevo León: Interview
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Interview:Fernando Turner Dávila What are some structural challenges that are facing Nuevo León’s economy in 2017? FERNANDO TURNER DAVILA: Nuevo León’s economy is stable mainly due to its diversification. The region generates national and international interest, factors that indicate it is ready for rapid growth. Regarding challenges, the main issue is infrastructure. We are looking…
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Salvador Alva, President, Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC): Interview
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Interview: Salvador Alva What are the priorities for promoting leadership and entrepreneurship through education? SALVADOR ALVA: Entrepreneurship is the global engine of job creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises are responsible for the creation of more job opportunities, and the quality of those companies determine the quality of employment. In that regard, Mexico has to facilitate its business…