EDITOR'S PICKS


Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Focus: Opposition leader crosses border
Lopez Obrador in US
The Mexican left-wing leader has attempted to win support by visiting emigrants in California ahead of the 2018 election.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Focus: Capital approves constitution
Mexico City
A new constitution for the second largest city in the Western Hemisphere was approved on Sunday February 5, precisely 100 years since the Constitution of Mexico was promulgated.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Focus: Fed & EMs: end of a 10-year love story
Fed Up?
Emerging markets have benefitted greatly from Fed policy over the last decade, but changes in direction suggest the romance could be coming to an end.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Focus: Change in US Cuba Policy
Patience is Not a Virtue
Why Obama revoked the decades-long “wet foot, dry foot” open-door policy on Cuban immigration.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Focus: Three threats facing the economy
Trump & Mexico
Three threats facing the economy.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Review
Forging Ahead
As Mexico's relations with the US become more uncertain, China has become an interesting trade alternative, and officials in both countries are pushing for deeper economic and political ties.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Inside Perspective
Equal Access
Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, on the country's transformation in telecommunications and IT and the need to reduce the digital technology gap between the haves and the have-nots.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Guest Speaker
Strategic Partner
TBY talks to Luís Guillermo Solís Rivera, President of Costa Rica, on the Mexican influence in Costa Rica, the importance of regional cooperation, and areas for further partnership.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Guest Speaker
Key Partner
TBY talks to Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado, President of Honduras, on boosting bilateral investment, the importance of Mexico, and the upcoming Mexico-Central America gas pipeline.
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DIPLOMACY
Focus: US-Mexico Relations
Rhetoric vs. Reality
Though political leaders on both sides of the US-Mexican border have used inflammatory language to stir nationalist fervor, economic ties between the two countries have yet to falter.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Guest Speaker
Making Connections
TBY talks to Ernesto Samper Pizano, Secretary General of UNASUR, on Mexico's integration with Latin America and its status as an observer country in UNASUR.
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Mexico
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Concrete Steps
TBY talks to Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), on Mexico's structural reforms in line with the 2030 Agenda and maintaining consistent growth.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Review
Seeing Stars (and Stripes)
Mexico's diversified economy, underpinned by structural reforms as well as a robust manufacturing base, acts as a buffer to the strongest of blows. Yet the unpredictable nature of US foreign policy remains a clear and present danger.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Column
A Key Piece
TBY talks to Michelle Ferrari, Director General, Great Place to Work on the sector.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Interview
Bearing Fruit
TBY talks to Ildefonso Guajardo, Secretary of Economy, on Mexico remaining an attractive destination for FDI and the relevance and importance of SMEs.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Interview
Ambitious goals
TBY talks to Frederic García, President of Consejo Ejecutivo de Empresas Globales (CEEG), on making Mexico a more attractive FDI destination and promoting growth and development in the South and Southeast.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Roundtable
The Ties that Bind
TBY recently gathered some of Mexico's top business leaders to discuss integrating SMEs into international value chains, the responsibilities of the public and private sectors, and the importance of SME development for Mexico.
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ECONOMY
Focus: Special Economic Zones
A Solution for Equal Development
Wide regional disparities in economic development have sparked the pursuit of special economic zones in Mexico to develop southern states and more equally attract FDI throughout the country.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Forum
Branching Out
Mexican companies have become extremely successful in extending their operations overseas to the large markets to the north and south.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Interview
Innovation Capacity
TBY talks to Dr. Enrique Cabrero Mendoza, Director General of National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT), on investing more in science, technology, and innovation and positioning Mexico as a knowledge economy.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Forum
Why Mexico?
With an enormous market and diverse economic base, Mexico offers something for almost every business type.
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Mexico
ECONOMY
Interview
Reinventing Mexico
TBY talks to Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico & Director of Centro Fox, on the aims of the foundation, methods of funding, and his perspective on US-Mexico relations.
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Mexico
FINANCE
Review: Banking
The Writing on the Wall
Mexico's heavily underpenetrated banking universe stands to benefit from higher standards of living, and the economy is gaining momentum as legislation makes accessing credit less painful.
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Mexico
FINANCE
Column
Different Industries
TBY talks to Jean-Urbain Hubau, General Director, Edenred, on the sector.
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Mexico
FINANCE
B2B
Banks
Beyond just providing services, a focus on the customer is first and foremost for banks today.
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Mexico
FINANCE
B2B
Credit Unions
Cooperatives play a key role not only in financial sector but also in the country's social fabric.11
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FINANCE
Focus: SOFOMs
Easier and Faster Credit
SOFOMs offer more accessible credit lines, challenging traditional banks and providing opportunities for more people and businesses.
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Mexico
FINANCE
Vox Populi
SOFOMs
By offering microcredit, SOFOMs play a crucial role in financing Mexico's flourishing SME sector.
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FINANCE
Review: Capital Markets
Rolling with the Punches
Long an appealing investor address, the BMV has thus far proven resilient to Mexico's potential challenges.
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Mexico
FINANCE
Interview
It Just takes Time
TBY talks to Jaime Ruiz Sacristán, President of Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), on the performance of Fibra-E, the effects of reforms, and the benefits of MILA.
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FINANCE
Focus: Peso Valuation
Down and Up Again
All things considered, the Mexican peso has weathered the storm called Trump better than expected and is coming back stronger than ever.
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Mexico
FINANCE
B2B
Rating Agencies
Rating agencies play a key role, providing both up-to-date information on companies and forward-looking analysis.
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FINANCE
Review: Insurance
Increasing Penetration
As the Mexican insurance industry continues to develop, analysts and industry leaders are confident that they can tap into the country's potential, increasing low penetration rates and expanding underwriting figures.
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Mexico
FINANCE
Forum
Insurance
With a relatively low penetration rate and a gradual change in mindset in terms of insurance, insurance services will grow rapidly in the coming years.
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Mexico
ENERGY & MINING
Review
Reform & Perform
Reform has revolutionized the energy sector in Mexico, with foreign investors now playing a growing role across the spectrum.
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Mexico
ENERGY & MINING
Column
A Big Role
TBY talks to Fidel Guajardo, Director General, Fronius, on the sector.
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Mexico
ENERGY & MINING
Interview
Full Speed Ahead
TBY talks to Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, Secretary of Energy, on liberalizing the retail fuel market, the success of the energy reforms, and objectives for 2018.
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ENERGY & MINING
Focus: Liberalization of Retail Fuel Sales
Pesos at the Pump
After a liberalization of the energy market, many foreign energy companies are now looking toward Mexico and its oil and gas reserves as well as the distribution networks.
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Mexico
ENERGY & MINING
Interview
Innovation is Key
TBY talks to José María Moreno Fierros, Managing Director of Hermogas, on its competitive advantages, the consequences of energy reform, and protecting the environment.
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Mexico
ENERGY & MINING
Forum
Electricity
The opportunities available in Mexico's electricity generation sector are boundless, and companies are keen to exploit the potential.
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Mexico
ENERGY & MINING
Review: Mining
Shovel Ready
The Mexican mining sector attracts investment, generates revenue, and creates jobs, contributing to regional development in the parts of the country that need it most.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Column
Market Study
TBY talks to Carlos Orduz Aguilar, Director General, TICSA Grupo EPM, on the sector.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Review
Making the Grade
Thanks to an impressive recent history of FDI and domestic commitment, the Mexican automotive industry is one of the most robust and vital in the world, and analysts are confident that this is likely to remain true.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Interview
Large Footprint
TBY talks to Roger Shahnazarian, Vice President, Latin America of Jabil, on its core businesses in different cities, maintaining a relationship with the government, and key clients.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Interview
Safety First
TBY talks to Horacio Fajer, Director General of KDM Fire Systems, on becoming a more service-oriented company, its business composition, and changes in the fire safety culture.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Interview
Size Always Matters
TBY talks to Sergio Ayala & Alberto Rementeria, Directors of GIFAN, on identifying and capturing niche markets in Mexico, importing healthy and profitable solutions in the food industry, and working with forward-thinking, medium-sized companies.
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INDUSTRY
Focus: FMCGs
Good and Plenty
Despite the economic uncertainty that has come about due to a shifting US political climate, an economic environment conducive to both production and demand indicates that the FMCG sector will continue to grow and be a major part of Mexico's economy.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Column
Best-in-class
TBY talks to Pablo Orta, Country Manager, Duracell Mexico, on the sector.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Forum
Chemicals
Mexican firms are growing more innovative and better honing their methods by the day, not only to meet increasing domestic tastes, but to meet global demand.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Forum
Automotive
Despite fears that readjustments to NAFTA could shake up the Mexican automotive industry, the pace of innovation of local production ensures expansion will continue all the same.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Interview
Business as Usual
TBY talks to César Jarero, CEO of Arzyz, on the importance of the automotive sector, the advantages of Nuevo León, and its focus on environmental issues.
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INDUSTRY
Focus: Value Chains
Time to Go Further
SMEs make up a significant part of the Mexican economy, with much of the country's population relying on them for work. As such, the government is taking a strong interest in ensuring they succeed and become more productive.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Column
Always Seek
TBY talks to Mario Garza livas, COO, Grupo Más Valor on the sector.
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Mexico
INDUSTRY
Vox Populi
Manufacturing Supply
Mexican manufacturers are scaling up key innovations by tapping into their diverse talent pools and meeting unique customer demands throughout the country.
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Mexico
TELECOMS & IT
Review
Lined Up and Ready
The Mexican mobile market presents large potential for international investors, given there is still a great deal of ways to go in terms of extending the penetration of mobile services there.
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Mexico
TELECOMS & IT
Column
Several Important Pillars
TBY talks to Luisa Fernanda Cabrera, Country Manager, Travelport on the sector.
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Mexico
TELECOMS & IT
Column
To Be Done
TBY talks to Jorge Vázquez González, Director General, Redegal on the sector.
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Mexico
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
Right or Wrong, the Customer Wins
TBY talks to Carlos Morales Paulín, Country Manager of Telefónica, on how to provide the best customer service on the market, an ultra-competitive suite of products, and forcing the competition to improve customer standards in the process.
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TELECOMS & IT
Focus: Digital Television Transition
Digitalizati-ON!
Starting with the first analog blackout in Tijuana, Baja California in June 2013, Mexico has achieved an effective national transition to digital television. According to data from the Federal Telecommunications Institute, 95% of the population benefits nowadays from digital terrestrial television (DTT).
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Mexico
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
Software
Mexico, and Guadalajara in particular, is emerging as a major player in the global software market, originally as a cheaper alternative to American contemporaries but increasingly in absolute terms as well.
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Mexico
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Review
From Here to There
Hefty public investment in transportation and logistics infrastructure continues to be bolstered by avid private-sector spending.
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Mexico
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Column
Extremely Competitive
TBY talks to Ignacio Robles, Director General, Grupo Vanguardia on the sector.
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Mexico
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Vox Populi
Logistics
Logistics firms in Mexico are using state-of-the-art technologies and breakneck customer service to ensure that chronic traffic and geographical disparities pose less of a problem each day.
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TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Focus: Private Security Sector
Regulating Security Sector
Perceived increase of insecurity was a powerful impetus for the private security boom while regulation of this sector has lagged behind.
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Mexico
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
B2B
Customs Brokers
Mexico's economy has been growing at a steady pace in recent years, meaning the need for reliable logistics has become a priority for many, in turn creating a lucrative market.
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Mexico
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Forum
Security
An ever-buoyant market, private security firms are working to incorporate not only the best technology, but also the best training and preventative measures to ensure their clients' safety.
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Mexico
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Interview
People First
TBY talks to Armando Zuñiga Salinas, Director General of IPS Seguridad, on its key differentiators and working with large international companies.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Review: Construction
Building The Future
The construction sector appears poised for sustained growth in the coming years as a result of robust fundamentals across a number of key segments and impressive plans for future infrastructure expansion.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Column
Different Types
TBY talks to Gene Towle, Director General, Softec, on the sector.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Interview
The Right Stuff
TBY talks to Luca Piccolo, CEO of Venit Investments, on culling the right investors with the right mechanisms and the importance of developing projects in smaller and mid-sized cities.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
B2B
Commercial
Firms are getting more creative by the day as they rush to meet not only gaps in the Mexican market, but also fulfill certain unmet demands of their northern neighbor.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Interview
The Brilliance of Burgherdom
TBY talks to Alejandro Ballesteros, Director General of Grupo Copri, on the advantages of the middle-income sector, developing sustainable mixed-use developments, and dealing with overcrowding.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Vox Populi
Multi-Sector Developers
Despite the massive expansion of Mexico City over the few past decades, the capital still shows room for growth, especially in middle-income segments.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Forum
Residential
As urban expansion puts pressure on land in Mexico City, the smartest and most successful developers are pushing upward, with more public amenities to make up the difference.
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CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Focus
On the Up and Up
Recent economic growth in Mexico has both the national economy and the capital's skyscrapers reaching new heights as more people flock to the city.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
B2B
Architects
Whether taking inspiration from the most dynamic trends abroad or relying on a subtle combination of local tastes and needs, Mexico City firms are ensuring their city remains the region's foremost architectural hub.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Interview
Park life
TBY talks to Marco Ramón, Director General of Amistad Industrial Parks, on the company's background in Mexico, its client base, and growth opportunities in the market.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Forum
Industrial
Whether or not NAFTA is restructured, the long-term trend is clear: Mexico's industrial infrastructure is built to weather practically any storm.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
B2B
Build-to-Suit Developers
Construction companies and developers credit their success to a client-centric model focused on service above all else.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Vox Populi
Investment Vehicles
Though the market is smaller than other developed countries, Mexico is one of the few emerging economies with REIT access and structures, with several opportunities throughout the real estate and construction sectors.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
B2B
Foreclosures
Pioneers are entering the Mexican real estate market with solutions to further develop foreclosure opportunities.
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Mexico
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
B2B
Realtors
Whether providing boutique commercial services or professionalizing real estate through franchising, multinational real estate companies are transforming the realtor business in Mexico.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
Review
Growing Strong
With increases expected in almost every major category of crop production, Mexican agriculture is poised to continue growing strong in the near future.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
Interview
Made in Mexico
TBY talks to José I. Escalante de la Hidalga, Director General of Velsimex, on recent divestments, social responsibility, and future challenges and opportunities in the industry.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
B2B
Agri Groups
Business groups within agriculture are both expanding and advancing the sector to drive the Mexican economy.
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AGRICULTURE
Focus: Northwest Agriculture
Horn of Plenty
The northwestern states of Sonora and Baja California, hubs for wheat production, are great examples of both the successes and challenges facing the agricultural sector.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
Column
Passing Ships
TBY talks to Sergio Pelayo, Director General, Los Osun, on the sector.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
B2B
Growers
Family farming is sowing more than just seeds in Mexico—it is about making investments in human capital and the environment to advance the country's economy.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
Vox Populi
Tequila & Mezcal
Local producers are balancing growing interest from consumers and multinational companies while trying to maintain their cultural identity and quality standards.
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Mexico
AGRICULTURE
B2B
Coffee
As consumers' preferences for coffee mature, Mexican coffee companies are anticipating increased demand for top-quality and specialty coffee experiences.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Review: Health
Healing Hands
Since 2004, Mexico has expanded healthcare coverage to more than 50 million Mexicans, ultimately achieving its goal of universal healthcare. Despite this feat, it fails to match more successful healthcare systems across the OECD.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Interview
Patient’s Choice
TBY talks to Miguel Castillo, Director General of Hospital Sedna, on the hospital's advantages in patient-oriented care and location, as well as its commitment to increasing access to healthcare.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Forum
Medical Devices
Companies are leveraging many advantages of Mexico's health sector to combine high-tech with low-cost for innovative market solutions and continued growth.
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HEALTH & EDUCATION
Focus: Medical Device Manufacturing
America’s Lifeline
Mexico is the largest supplier of medical devices to the US, but recent statements from the new US administration have those in Mexico's powerhouse industry worrying what the future holds for this well-performing sector.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
B2B
Concierge Medical Services
Customization and the ability to work across sectors is key for highly patient-focused sub segments within healthcare.
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HEALTH & EDUCATION
Review: Education
Getting In Line
Continued poor performance of even Mexico's brightest students against other OECD nations signals the need for reforms in order to boost Mexico's economy and global clout.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Column
A Strong Presence
TBY talks to Gilberto Guzmán Otero, Director General, Colegio de Líderes (Miguel Angel Cornejo Foundation) on the sector.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Interview
University for Society
TBY talks to Father David Fernández, Rector of Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO), on international exchange, education reform, and IBERO's role in developing human capital and more democratic society.
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Mexico
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Forum
Universities
Mexican universities are focusing on cultivating not just good students but also productive citizens who are connected to society, both locally and internationally.
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Mexico
TOURISM
Review
Land of Opportunity
Following years of growth in its tourism industry, Mexico looks to diversify its offerings through new opportunities to power uninterrupted industry growth.
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Mexico
TOURISM
Column
Have to Manage
TBY talks to Ismael Rodríguez, Director General, Grupo Roga on the sector.
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Mexico
TOURISM
Interview
Tourism on top
TBY talks to Enrique de la Madrid Cordero, Secretary of Tourism, on distribution of destinations, global tourism rankings, and opportunities for medical tourism.
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Mexico
TOURISM
B2B
Events
All types of events, from large exhibitions and conventions to live performances from all over the world, will find top-quality venues and organizers in Mexico.
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TOURISM
Focus: TRANSPORT AGREEMENt
Up in the Air
The signing of a new air transport agreement with the US looks to open up air travel as well as economic and social ties between the two nations.
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Mexico
TOURISM
B2B
Entertainment
Players in the tourism sector ensure that entertainment is an integrated part of the full-package experience in Mexico.
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Mexico
TOURISM
B2B
Hotels
From bars to investments, Mexico's hotels are representative of the best the country has to offer.
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Mexico
TOURISM
Photo Essay: Cancún
Mexico’s Most Precious Gem
Cancún attracts a wide range of tourists from all over the world, including people looking for culture, history, beaches, and adventure, and those that like to party.
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EXECUTIVE GUIDE
Review: doıng busıness
In Flux
Political turbulence to the north has forced Mexico to bend, but the economy shows no signs of breaking—and the new challenges could prove big-time opportunities for new avenues of growth.
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Mexico
EXECUTIVE GUIDE
Interview
New Era for accounting
TBY talks to Victor Esquivel, Senior Partner of KPMG in Mexico, on SME clients, Mexico's economic transformation, and KPMG's top-quality services.
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Mexico
EXECUTIVE GUIDE
Interview
intellectual Investing
TBY talks to Ignacio Dominguez Torrado, Partner at Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, on challenges facing investors and structural reformers in Mexico.
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EXECUTIVE GUIDE
Review: Legal
The Nuts & Bolts
Ignacio Dominguez Torrado, Partner, & Mauricio Mondragon, Associate, of Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, underlines the key points for international investors who want to do business in Mexico.
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