NEWS BY STATE

Baja California

The monthly meeting of Index partners was held last week, where it was mentioned that one of the most important objectives is to maintain the investments that are already made in the city and in the state. Pedro Montejo Peterson, president of Index Coast Zone, mentioned that when companies already installed in the state grow, due to logistics or growth, they go to other regions to expand their operations, but it is necessary to create optimal conditions for them to stay.

Sonora

This Monday, February 27, Alfonso Durazo presented the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan to presidents of various business chambers in Mexico. The governor of Sonora highlighted that the plan first intends to consolidate in the entity, to later be replicated mainly in border entities. “With the development of renewable energies, we have the expectation of receiving up to double the foreign investment of what is now received in these times of nearshoring,” said Francisco Cervantes Diaz, president of the Business Coordinating Council. He also mentioned that at the national level, especially in the north, there are currently 400 industrial warehouses installed, which confirms the interest of companies in investing in the country.

Nuevo Leon

This week, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador that an agreement was reached with Elon Musk after a video call to establish a facility of Tesla in Nuevo Leon that will create around 3,000 new jobs.

Coahuila

With the industrial growth that is coming to the region, driven by the arrival of Tesla in Nuevo Leon, the Saltillo Suburban Train becomes more economically viable to connect in the medium term with the airport and the metropolitan area of Monterrey and would guarantee the transfer to Nuevo Leon of approximately 1,500 people every day.

Tamaulipas

Around 26 new investment projects are in the process of investing on Tamaulipas, representing at least $215 million dollars, this will also have an impact on a generation of 2,275 jobs.

Guanajuato

With a capital of 3.4 billion dollars in 60 investment projects and the generation of 32,400 jobs, Germany is Guanajuato’s third largest industrial partner. In the current state administration headed by the Governor of the State, Diego Sinhue Rodriguez Vallejo, 12 projects have been completed with an investment of 953 million dollars and a projection of 8,300 jobs. The head of the Ministry of Sustainable Economic Development (SDES), Ramon Alfaro Gomez, highlighted the importance of renewing the confidence of investors and their conviction to maintain and expand their operations in the state.. Alfaro Gomez added that with the arrival of German companies, there is an exchange of labor culture based on values such as punctuality, efficiency, quality, adherence to rules and respect for the environment. Other German firms that already have an important presence in Guanajuato are: Volkswagen, BDF Beiersdorf (Nivea), Hella, Kostal, Thyssenkrupp, Schaeffler, Kromberg & Schubert, Mubea, Marquardt, Kamax, BHTC, Kolbenschmidt, Willi Elbe, Würth Elektroniks, Tekfor / Neumayer, Wallstabe & Schneider, among others. The companies have set up in municipalities inside and outside the industrial corridor and are mainly from the automotive-automotive parts, metal-mechanical, general industry, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors.

Queretaro

During his tour of California, the mayor of Queretaro, Luis Nava, participated in a working meeting with the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, where in the company of 58 Mexican mayors, Secretaries of Economic Development, and business leaders, they discussed issues such as trade between their districts and thus open opportunities to create a linkage corridor. The Mayor of Queretaro visited the Netflix studios to present diagnostics, objectives, and projections for the upcoming launch of the BLOQUE Innovation Center, which shows the Municipality of Queretaro as a city that is committed to innovation and reducing the digital divide for citizens of all ages.

San Luis Potosi

The Municipal President of San Luis Potosi participates in the Convoy for the Internationalization of Municipalities, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Promotes North American investment in San Luis Potosi, as well as, attracting tourists. Mayor Enrique Galindo, together with Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, met with the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon emphasized that this is the first time this type of meeting has been held with Mexican municipalities, largely on the initiative of the cities themselves, which have specific work agendas in Los Angeles with the authorities, with companies and also with universities and other activities, making it a very productive working visit. “We come with very specific objectives for work, investment, and welfare in our cities,” he said

Cdmx

The Revolutionary Institutional Party (PRI) has accused the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) of trying to judicialize the governor election process in the State of Mexico due to the “closed” race between their candidate, Alejandra del Moral, and Delfina Gomez. The PRI claimed that MORENA is seeking to win through legal means what their candidate is losing in terms of popular support. MORENA recently filed 33 complaints against Alejandra del Moral and the political parties that support her, including the PRI, the National Action Party (PAN), the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), and New Alliance State of Mexico (NAEM).

The PRI argued that MORENA is worried about Alejandra Del Moral’s growing popularity and is using baseless complaints to attack her, even engaging in political gender violence. The PRI expressed disappointment with MORENA for filing complaints that do not contribute to the monitoring of the election’s legality. The PRI emphasized that their campaign is complying with electoral laws and will continue to do so, as they are committed to upholding the law.

State Of Mexico

Starting from today, restaurants in Mexico City will be required to display the price of their dishes and any additional costs for using balconies or a cover charge at the entrance. This regulation, which will be published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City, aims to prevent restaurants from overcharging their customers and to ensure compliance with the law. The measure comes after several complaints about excessive charges in restaurants’ terraces in the capital were made on social media. The regulation does not aim to impose sanctions but rather to inform customers about the prices of the food they will be consuming. The head of the government, Claudia Sheinbaum, explained that the new rule applies to all 56,000 establishments in the city that serve food, from street vendors to high-end restaurants. The Federal Consumer Prosecutor reported that last year, 569 complaints were received from customers who were not charged the prices displayed on menus or charged additional fees without prior notice. The regulation also requires restaurants to display the menu at the entrance with a minimum size of 35cm by 50cm, show the payment methods available, and provide contact information for authorities where customers can file complaints for any discriminatory or abusive practices.