Nearshoring: priorities for regional development Nuevo León, Aguascalientes and Coahuila have favorable conditions to attract investment related to nearshoring. They have more skilled labor, better working conditions and better infrastructure. However, access to water as a basic input is a challenge. Oaxaca, the State of Mexico and Zacatecas present challenges in attracting investment due to … Continue reading Nearshoring: priorities for regional development

In Mexico, do women govern differently? Up to date, evidence suggests that a governor’s gender does not determine the outcomes of their administration. The 2024 election results provide an opportunity to generate more evidence on the performance of men and women in state governments. According to UN Women, worldwide, nine out of ten heads of … Continue reading In Mexico, Do Women Govern Differently?

Written by: Valeria Moy, General Director. There are few occasions when a non-native English speaker can use that word. As I pronounce it, I become aware of its complexity. That is exactly how the US-Mexico relationship is. In a few weeks, Mexico will hold the largest elections in the country’s history. The presidency, nine governorships, … Continue reading Intertwined

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) related to the relocation of productive chains in Mexico during the first nine months of 2023 grew by 47% compared to the same period in 2022. In contrast, FDI, unrelated to that trend, decreased by (-)27% during the same period. In face of an adverse and uncertain international context, given disruptions … Continue reading Economic activities related to nearshoring drive FDI inflows in Mexico

2023 Corruption Risk Index Between 2021 and 2022, the risks of corruption in federal public expenditures grew due to a lower level of competition, the lack of contract publications, and the delated register in Compranet In the 2023 Corruption Risk Index (IRC), 184 federal institutions (71%) increased their score. In 2022, federal institutions allocated 2.5 … Continue reading 2023 Corruption Risk Index