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Juan Manuel Carreras, Governor of San Luis Potosí: Interview
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Interview: Juan Manuel Carreras What are the main economic strengths of San Luis Potosí, and what are the economic and social priorities of the state over the long term? JUAN MANUEL CARRERAS: Although our economy originally started as a mining state, in the 21st century we transformed ourselves into a highly sophisticated manufacturer of steel, chemical products, foodstuffs, home appliances and…
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Gustavo Puente Orozco, Secretary of Economic Development, State of San Luis Potosí: Interview
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Interview: Gustavo Puente Orozco What markets besides the US is San Luis Potosí looking at to maximise its trade potential? GUSTAVO PUENTE OROZCO: For obvious structural and geographic reasons, the Mexican and US markets are intrinsically linked together. This is not necessarily a disadvantage, as the North American Free Trade Agreement still exists, and Mexico is still the largest trade partner…
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Vicente Rangel Mancilla, CEO, Grupo Valoran; and CEO, Grupo Ranman: Interview
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Interview: Vicente Rangel Mancilla What does the implementation of energy reform mean for investment in downstream activities? VICENTE RANGEL MANCILLA: Energy reform has been well thought out, and it is a necessity for the country’s development, although it could have been communicated to businesses and the general public in a better fashion. The challenge is to implement it in a more rapid way,…
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Andrés Conesa Labastida, CEO, Aeroméxico: Interview
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Interview:Andrés Conesa Labastida How will Mexico City’s new airport bolster the country’s ambitions to become a regional hub? ANDRES CONESA LABASTIDA: Mexico is geographically well positioned to move traffic between North and South America, as well as from Central and South America to Asia and Europe. That being said, the country needs to have the right infrastructure to fulfil this ambition.…
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Jerónimo Gerard Rivero, CEO and Founder, Mexican Retail Properties: Interview
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Jerónimo Gerard Rivero: Interview How do real estate investment trusts help facilitate access to the sector? JERONIMO GERARD RIVERO: These funds have undoubtedly democratised capital and opportunities in the sector. Before these new mechanisms, access to landmark projects was limited to those with sufficient capital and connections. This has changed, and now any developer or contractor can partner…
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José Carlos Azcárraga Andrade, CEO, Grupo Posadas: Interview
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Interview:José Carlos Azcárraga Andrade In addition to beaches and culture, what other areas can be leveraged to boost sector growth? JOSE CARLOS AZCÁRRAGA ANDRADE: Mexico´s tourism sector is much more than just Cancún and Los Cabos. Actually, two-thirds of tourism is business related. This segment is closely linked to Mexican economic activity, and that is why in the last few years tourism…
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Gaston Mauvezin, CEO, Proteak: Interview
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Interview:Gaston Mauvezin How does Mexico’s forestry industry compare to other countries in the region? GASTON MAUVEZIN: The trade deficit has been a long-term issue in the Mexican forestry industry. As the country has continued to grow we have failed to sufficiently invest, and this gap has been steadily widening over the years. Other Latin American countries with fewer natural resources…
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José Calzada Rovirosa, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food: Interview
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Interview:José Calzada Rovirosa Which specific factors have contributed to the resilience of Mexico’s agriculture sector? JOSE CALZADA ROVIROSA: The agriculture sector in Mexico was the most dynamic of the economy in 2016, rising by 3.5% to $88.3bn, and there is an even more positive outlook for 2017. This is all possible thanks to the drive towards modernisation we have seen over recent…
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Julio Sánchez y Tépoz, Federal Commissioner, Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS): Interview
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Interview:Julio Sánchez y Tépoz What recent advances have been made in Mexico regarding intellectual property (IP) rights? JULIO SÁNCHEZ Y TEPOZ: Naturally, the lack of IP protection is a deterrent for any company entering a given market. Mexico is seen as a country that values and respects IP, especially when it comes to the pharmaceutical industry. As is the case in the US, pharma patents…
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Guillermo Echeverría Miller, CEO, Vuhl: Interview
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Interview:Guillermo Echeverría Miller How can Mexico’s burgeoning manufacturing sector benefit from a commitment to R&D? GUILLERMO ECHEVERRÍA MILLER: R&D in Mexico currently represents approximately 0.5% of GDP, which reveals our limited tendency towards research activities. However, the government is committed to increasing this budget to 1% by 2018 with institutions such as The…