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June 19, 2013

North American Free Trade Deal with EU Needed

Experts say a new trade agreement is needed to coordinate rules between the NAFTA countries and the European Union. At an economic conference in Montreal, Arturo Sarukhan, a former Mexican ambassador to the United States, said that American and Canadian efforts to secure free trade agreements with the EU should be continental agreements that include […]

June 17, 2013

Railroads Benefiting From Auto Industry Growth In Mexico

Savvy investors everywhere are taking note of the expanding automotive industry in Mexico and the ripple effect of opportunities it represents. Thanks to NAFTA, what’s good for manufacturing in Mexico can be good for many other countries as well. This is not a temporary state of affairs, and all signs point at the same steady […]

June 5, 2013

Major Changes in Mexican Federal Labor Law

RECENT CHANGES IN THE MEXICAN IMMIGRATION LAWS Recently, the Mexican Immigration Institute implemented changes in the Immigration Law. The most important changes are the following: Non Immigrant Visa (known as FM3) and Immigrant Visa ( known as FM2) are replaced by the Temporary Resident Card (“TRC”) The Immigrated status is replaced by the Permanent Resident […]

May 17, 2013

British Government Sees Opportunity in Mexico

The number of British government initiatives in Mexico points to the high degree of confidence that the UK has in the Mexican economy. For example, in April this year the UK’s ambassador to Mexico, Judith MacGregor, met with Tijuana mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo to discuss ways to build more jobs, widen business relations between the […]

May 8, 2013

Motivated Vision for Mexico

Mexico’s economic revival is certainly being recognized globally. Antonio Garaza of World Politics Review, demonstrates how Mexico will sustain this trend in the years to come. An “open economy” is one driving force in the success of Mexico’s growing economy. Mexico’s economy has a competitive edge, and is open (in comparison with other economies) with […]

May 1, 2013

Juarez Crime Declines, Economy and Manufacturing in Mexico Improving

After years of violent crime and instability, Juarez, Mexico is at last beginning to enjoy the return of peaceful times. Last year, 2012, was a turning point for Juarez. The economy is reviving, residents are feeling safe, and businesses and investors would be wise to consider opening operations in Juarez. Manufacturing in Mexico is bustling […]

April 19, 2013

Mexico Going Green and Attracting Solar Manufacturing Companies

Mexico is continuing to move forward with its “Go Green” movement by implementing solar panels throughout public schools. Mexico has made tremendous progress with attracting solar companies to manufacturing in Mexico strides and now the country is focusing on renewable energy and its relationship with education and other public forums. The Mexican Congress has recently approved […]

February 19, 2013

Manufacturing in Mexico: Major Changes in Mexican Federal Labor Law

Effective December 01, 2012, Mexico’s Federal Labor Law (FLL) underwent the most comprehensive reform in over 40 years. Many of the new laws will impact companies manufacturing in Mexico, especially those who are uninformed and/or unprepared to address the more than 300 changes in the decree. Below are three key changes employers can expect under […]

February 12, 2013

NAFTA’s Mission, Logistics and Outcomes: Two Decades of Success!

Mexico Maquiladoras The maquiladoras (IMMEX Program) in Mexico are manufacturing plants in free trade zones. Mexico manufacturing is impacted by maquiladoras in that maquiladoras are mostly tariff-free and domestically tax-exempt assembly, processing and manufacturing plants. In terms of manufacturing in Mexico, nearly 1.5 million Mexican workers are employed in Mexico’s 3,000 maquiladoras. The IMMEX (maquiladora) program continues to expand and contribute […]

February 6, 2013

CA License Could Create Speedier US-Mexico Border Crossing

A new proposition may enable drivers who are crossing the US-Mexico border to be offered a special California drivers license to speed up the border crossing process, while maintaining security for both nations. This new proposition could be extremely beneficial for the numerous employees who manufacture in Mexico. California would be the first state to […]

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