FEBRUARY 2026 EDITION

MEXICO: AUTOMOTIVE

Exclusive-Seeking Mexico foothold, China's BYD and Geely bid to buy car plant


Mexico Automotive Industry Guide (Country Commercial Guide)


Nissan stands firm as Chinese automakers expand in Brazil and Mexico


Trump urged to draw Canada and Mexico into China EV trade row


China EV exports worldwide surge 87% Y/Y to 199,836 in November; exports to Mexico skyrocket 2,367%


BYD Accelerates Global Strategy with Key Moves in Mexico and China


Permanent Residency & Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico


THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

"Mexico’s New Reality: How Structural Shifts Reveal Hidden Gaps Between Strategy and Execution – and what to do now"


with Sven Reiss, Interim CEO/CRO/COO with SR Interim


 

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse featuring Sven Reiss, an interim executive and transformation leader with 17 years of C-level and hands-on experience guiding global automotive and manufacturing companies through complex turnarounds and performance transformations. A former CEO, CFO and CRO, he combines financial discipline, operational execution and strategic leadership to stabilize organizations and restore or increase profitability. Reiss has led ...

BRAZIL & LATAM: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

China grows while Europe slows in South American EV market


Exclusive: BYD shifts to local parts in Brazil factory in bid for market leadership


China Surpasses Argentina to Become Brazil’s Top Car Exporter


GM Opened Voluntary Separation Program In Brazil Due To Slow Sales


Brazil takes center stage in GM-Hyundai partnership


Geely Eyes Argentina Growth Under Tariff-Free EV Policy


Nissan shields Brazil as global overhaul deepens



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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Mexico: General foreign trade rules for 2026; amendments to import and export duties law


Borderlands Mexico: Violent cargo theft grips Mexican truckers, Overhaul report finds


Brazil Infrastructure Port of Paranaguá


Latin America Supply Chain Volatility Becomes Structural in 2026


Mexico’s Supply Chains and Trade Logistics: Navigating Tariffs and USMCA


Mexico’s Nearshoring Momentum Reshapes Freight Flows


Mexico Enacts Decree to Modify Customs Law


Mexico Heads Into 2026 With Momentum: A Nearshorer’s Outlook



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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Mexico: Most Relevant Tax Changes in 2026


Brazil: Amendments to Indirect Tax Reform Adopted


Mexico’s SAT Redefines Audit Approach for 2026


Brazil’s Congress Approves Bill Reducing Federal Incentives and Increasing Taxation


Brazil Tax Reform: Supplementary Law 227/2026 Published


Latin America M&A Outlook 2026: Geopolitics Will Set the Tone


Latin American Credit Outlook 2026


Latin America Capital Markets Outlook 2026


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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Mexico Manufacturing Trends 2026


Brazil – Advanced Manufacturing Overview


OECD Economic Survey of Mexico 2026


2026 Predictions for Manufacturers in Mexico


What to Expect from Brazil on Tech Policy in 2026


Argentina moves first in Mercosur as lower house backs EU trade deal


Prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026


Argentina: January inflation hits 2.9% and 12-month rate reaches 32.4%, INDEC says



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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Mexican Senate Approves Gradual Reduction of Workweek to 40 Hours


Brazil’s VP Alckmin backs workweek cuts as a global trend


Mexico’s Labor Law in 2026: Workplace Violence Prevention and 40-Hour Workweek


Brazil Labour Reforms 2026: Key Developments Shaping Employment Policy


Brazil: Employment & Benefits—2025 Highlights and 2026 Outlook


Mexico Residency in 2026: Tighter Criteria, Higher Fees


Mexico 2026 Labor & Employment Outlook


Trends and Challenges in Labor Law in 2026 (Brazil)


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