Analysis

Levelling the playing field: Price reductions and increased competition seen as initial results of reform
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Recent regulatory reforms are starting to produce results in Mexico’s telecoms sector. Although a new legislative bill was signed into law by President Enrique Peña Nieto in June 2013, it was not until mid-2014 that the secondary laws were implemented. The new laws were put in place as a way to curb the supremacy of Amé rica Móvil, which was declared a dominant player by the new sector regulator…

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Wealth of possibilities: A rich supply of natural resources supports the burgeoning mining sector
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Contributing around 5% to the country’s total GDP in 2013, Mexico’s mining sector is among the top 10 world producers for at least 16 minerals. The country is the global leader in silver production and is the tenth-largest copper producer, according to the Mexican Mining Chamber (Cámara Minera de México, Camimex). With a wealth of natural resources, the country is dependent on the mining sector…

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Joining forces: The public and private sectors are working together to develop medical tourism
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Competitive prices, proximity to high-potential markets and a number of hospitals recognised by the Joint Commission International are some of the factors that make Mexico a key player in the global medical tourism industry. According to the investment promotion agency ProMéxico, the segment has posted continuous growth for almost a decade, reaching an estimated $3.08bn in revenues in 2014, up 8%…

Overview

Game changer: Sector reform is already opening up new opportunities
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With the initial signs of effective reform now reaching the market, the telecommunications sector in Mexico is seeing the competitive progress that has eluded it for several years. The application of the telecommunications reform has translated into clear legislative steps to reduce the market power of long-time dominant player América Móvil. Although the company remains the undisputed industry…