NEWS BY STATE

Baja California

The medical device industry in Baja California has maintained a growth rate of between 9% and 10% annually, estimated the president of the State Medical Products Cluster, Socorro Macias Ahumada. She explained that this sector is made up of about 90 companies related to the manufacture of medical products, 70 of them directly and the rest as suppliers. She also commented that the medical industry generates more than 70 thousand jobs in Baja California, between direct and indirect.

SOURCE: EL IMPARCIAL

Sonora

The Governor of Sonora held a meeting with executives from the company Mexico Pacific Limited and mayors of the areas where the construction and operation of the Saguaro Energia natural gas liquefaction plant will have a positive impact. He explained that the project will generate more than 13,000 direct jobs and 21,000 indirect jobs. “Lithium, for the manufacture of all the inputs for electromobility and the Sun, for the production of photovoltaic energy and this will turn Sonora into a natural gas liquefaction cluster,” he mentioned.

SOURCE: EL IMPARCIAL

Chihuahua

Mexico Now in collaboration with the State Government, extends a cordial invitation to buyers, potential suppliers, and students dedicated to the aerospace industry, to join the experience of “Mexico’s Aerospace Nearshoring Summit 2023. During this meeting, Governor Maru Campos will present to international executives the outstanding strengths that characterize Chihuahua in this vital sector.

The dates set for this outstanding event are September 7 and 8, and the meeting place will be Expo Chihuahua. This space will be nurtured by the participation of renowned speakers, including figures such as Carlos Robles, who holds the presidency of the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry; Jose Luis Rodriguez, Vice President and General Manager of Safran Cabin; and Luis Azua, a distinguished leader at the head of the Chihuahua Aerospace Cluster.

SOURCE: EL FINANCIERO

Nuevo Leon

The Government of Texas announced that in 2024 it will formally begin work on the creation of a San Antonio-Laredo passenger train, with an extension to Monterrey, said Marco Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon’s Secretary of Regional and Agricultural Development.

The also honorary general director of the Nuevo Leon Border Zone Development Corporation (Codefront), explained that on August 2, Marc D. Williams, executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), formally announced that this project will begin next year.

SOURCE: ABC NEWS

Coahuila

Claudio Bress, Secretary of Economy in Coahuila, held a meeting with members of the Union of Business Organizations of the Central Region of Coahuila, and there it was informed that members of the private initiative are working on the construction of industrial buildings, in order to promote Monclova and surrounding municipalities with international investors and to achieve the arrival of new companies.

Although this meeting was behind closed doors and without the presence of the media, it was Marco Antonio Ramon, president of the Union of Organisms, who informed the topics that were discussed.

SOURCE: VANGUARDIA

Jalisco

Tlajomulco has consolidated its position as the municipality with the largest number of industrial parks, mainly in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution chains.

This was announced by the mayor of the municipality, Salvador Zamora, who said that so far there are 35 such complexes, in addition to the fact that Tlajomulco has received private investment of 25 billion pesos from 2018 to date.

SOURCE: QUADRATIN

Aguascalientes

INEGI reports that in real terms, the states that led the monthly growth in industrial activity were Mexico, Morelos, Puebla, Zacatecas, and Quintana Roo. It referred to the case of Aguascalientes, with an increase of 0.6% with respect to the previous month.

However, Aguascalientes reported significant growth of 5.7% compared to April 2022, demonstrating progress in its economic activity.

SOURCE: HERALDO MX

GUANAJUATO

The Monthly Indicator of Industrial Activity by Federal Entity (IMAIEF) conducted by INEGI, places Guanajuato as the fifth state with the highest growth during the month of April.

The report highlights that the state had a 7.3% growth compared to the same period last year.

SOURCE: PERIODICO CORREO

Queretaro

In view of the nearshoring phenomenon, Queretaro will be one of the states that will benefit the most from the arrival of production centers, as well as from the attraction of value-added industry, stated the Undersecretary of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), Gabriel Yorio, during his visit to the state.

After participating in the third edition of the Mexico Carbon Forum held in the state, he said that Queretaro’s economy is one of the most important in the country, driven by manufacturing activity, but also by the logistics industry.

SOURCE: EL ECONOMISTA

Cdmx

Claudia Sheinbaum envisions substantial economic growth for Mexico in the coming years, focusing on ensuring prosperity reaches both the less privileged and different regions. She emphasizes that growth will stem from nearshoring and domestic market activities. She highlights the positive impact of supporting lower-income groups in driving consumption and mentions the past success of redistributing resources to boost Mexico’s economy. Sheinbaum, the former Chief of Government of Mexico City, shares her national outlook with El Economista. While acknowledging the potential of nearshoring, she urges lessons from previous experiences with trade agreements and manufacturing, emphasizing sustainable and well-being-focused investments. She advocates for improved wages, environmental responsibility, increased domestic con- tent in exports, and a stronger innovation culture within Mexico. She also calls for more investments in science and technology. On fiscal matters, Sheinbaum underscores the robust state of public finances, arguing against immediate tax hikes. Instead, she proposes supporting small businesses with tax payments and continuing efforts to combat tax evasion. She emphasizes the need to maintain financial discipline and the autonomy of the Central Bank due to its proven effectiveness.

State Of Mexico

Civil organizations, including the National Union of Parents and the National Front for the Family, plan to collect signatures from parents to file an injunction on Friday, seeking to halt the distribution of free textbooks exclusively in the State of Mexico for the upcoming school year. Lawyer Alfonso Bravo Alvarez stated that they’ll present the signatures to a federal judge to obtain the suspension before classes start on August 28. Multiple organizations have joined forces for this effort, using WhatsApp groups to gather signatures and ensure the injunction’s success.