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JULY 2023 EDITION
MEXICO: AUTOMOTIVE
International automotive trade in Mexico hits new historical record in May

Car Manufacturing Up Nearly 14% In Mexico In First Half Of Year

Audi to unveil electric vehicle manufacturing plans in Mexico, sources say

Nearshoring and Beyond: Hot Topics for Automotive Companies Operating in Mexico

General Motors to produce electric vehicles in Mexico for export
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Beau Parmenter. Mr. Parmenter is a highly experienced U.S.-based CEO. His leadership has been critical in driving innovation in new business sectors in the U.S. and internationally. He is an investor and innovator with several patented concepts that create disruptive change in their respective industries. He received the US Congress “Certificate for Special Congressional Recognition” for project work completed in the U.S. By developing their consulting and buying platform, he established Dynamic Carbon Credits that medium to large size businesses, and Fortune 500 companies can trust to help reduce their carbon footprint to meet governmental regulations.
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BRAZIL & LATAM: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Short lived incentives give Brazil a late H1 boost

Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

BYD builds battery supply chain in South America with Chile and Brazil plants

A Cry For Help: Affordable EVs Aren’t Arriving In Latin America At Reasonable Prices

Landmark in the history of cars in Brazil: BYD arrives in Bahia

Auto Care Association Announces LATAM Data Partnership

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Mexico could become an auto parts hub for heavy vehicles

Guanajuato is the only state with 5 automotive assembly plants

Auto parts sector forecasts production to close 2023 with US$116 billion
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
Mexico’s Fast Growing Auto Parts Manufacturing Industry
This Interview hosted by Ron Hesse features Armando Cortés Galicia, CEO of the Mexico-based National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA, which represents the interests of more than 900 companies in Mexico). Armando was appointed in June 2023. He is an expert in the automotive and auto parts industry, and has ...

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Duty Optimization in Mexico´s Automotive Industry
This Interview features Luis Martinez, Partner with Abogados Martinez Serna S.C. AMS, a Mexican Firm, with HQ in Monterrey, Mexico. His practice includes consulting and litigation in customs, regulations and non-tariff restrictions, international commercial transactions, foreign investment and regulation of export programs, including the IMMEX program. He has over 20 years ...

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Insights on Mexico Industrial Real Estate: Focus on Bajio & Northeast Automotive Regions – June 2023
This Interview features Fernanda Martinez and Edgardo Hernandez, both with NAI Mexico. Ms. Martinez is Regional Director serving the Bajio Region, and Edgardo Hernandez is Regional Director serving the Northeast Region. NAI Mexico, part of the NAI Global network ...

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ACCESS OVER 250 AUDIO INTERVIEWS
Listen to any of over 250 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.
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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS: Q2 2023
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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Mexican port struggles with auto industry growth

Mexico surpassed China as the top U.S. trading partner

Brazil completes North-South Railway

Argentina: Creation of a promotional importation regime for certain unassembled vehicles

Mexico: Preparing companies for increase of customs audits and inspections (Video Chat)

Drought Restrictions Hamper Big Ships Crossing Panama Canal

Duty Optimization in Mexico´s Automotive Industry

China tensions keep Mexico in spotlight, 3 years on from USMCA

Portuguese President wants EU-Mercosur deal ratified this year
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
Download 86-page Guide by Baker McKenzie. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
Download 147-page Guide by K&L Gates. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
Download 41-page Guide by EY. To download, please click here.
MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Latin America Antitrust & Competition Handbook

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro approves Service Tax incentives for the carbon credit chain

Mining Reform in Mexico: Principal Amendments, Effect, and Implications for Foreign Investors

Chile’s New Mining Royalty Law: What It Means for Foreign Investors

Latin America Antitrust & Competition Handbook

Brazil: First sanction for non-compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) is issued by the Data Protection Authority

Tax reform will make things simpler, but Brazil will still not be for beginners

Brazil's latest move to tax international software services
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
LatAm lures record foreign direct investment in 2022

Brazil pursues a new semiconductor policy

The incredible potential of artificial intelligence (AI) threatens to accelerate the technological divide that runs deep throughout Latin America

Higher economic growth, less inflation projected in Brazil

Brazilian June inflation reaches record low; interest rate fall anticipated in August

Lack of continuity hampers Latin America's competitiveness

Brazil aims to foster research with new grant rules

Former Latin American presidents promote regional development

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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Study: 75% of Mexico businesses say they struggle to find workers

What changes with Brazil new equal pay law

Mexico, the OECD country where the minimum wage was reevaluated the most

As companies bring more jobs to Mexico, US wants labor rights safeguards

Expat Insider survey ranks Mexico as world’s top living destination

Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace

Micro and small businesses behind 69% of jobs in Brazil
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RECORDED WEBINARS
RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
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SUMMIT in San Luis Potosi, Mexico (July 20-21) by MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Nearshoring Auto Industry Summit 2023"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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