LATINtalk (July 2020): Mexico auto mfg, exports recover | Suppliers moving: Argentina to Brazil | Mexico puts military in charge of ports | Mexico to lure firms from Asia | Japan: US or Mexico? | USMCA labor obligations

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July 2020 edition

LATIN AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE

Mexico auto production, exports recover sharply in June from May

Mexico’s automotive manufacturing industry stems bleeding

Mexican auto industry started to recover in June but still is far from 2019 figures

Brazil automakers expect sales to reach pre coronavirus levels in 2025

Automotive industry suppliers migrating from Argentina to Brazil

Mexico trade groups create monthly truck industry report

INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

The latest Audio Interview features Cynthia Hutchinson, Vice President of Michigan-based Automation Alley. Ms. Hutchinson is responsible for managing the nonprofit association’s membership portfolio of 1,000-plus technology and manufacturing businesses across Michigan, enhancing the overall member experience and helping members succeed during the digital transformation known as Industry 4.0.

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LATIN AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

US or Mexico? Japan's auto industry torn over USMCA

Japan auto companies triple Mexican pay rather than move to US

Chinese truck maker making big moves in Mexico

Vehicle theft in Latin America, and ways to fight back

Global Fleet updates Wikifleet Brazil, Mexico, Argentina

Mercedes Benz to resume second shift in Brazilian factory as sales slowly recover

Remittances Are Almost Immune to COVID-19

Uncertainty Lowers FDI in Northern Mexico

Mexico Has Notable Role in Bombardier’s Global 7500 Jet Build

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

This Audio Interview features Simon Kessler, Managing Director at Greensill. Mr. Kessler joined Greensill in January 2020 to lead the firm’s origination in the global Mobility & Automotive Industry. Prior to that he spent more than 12 years in senior positions at Citigroup in Germany and Singapore; most recently, he was the Automotive Industry Head, Corporate & Investment Banking Asia-Pacific, covering the industry across 15 markets.

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This Audio Interview features Daron Gifford. Mr. Gifford is Partner, Strategy Consulting Services Leader, Automotive Industry Leader, and Commercial Due Diligence Services Leader for Plante Moran. Mr. Gifford is also one of the automotive industry’s leading experts.

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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

Mexico puts military in charge of nation’s ports

USMCA "New NAFTA" kicks off, what next Mexico?

EU's “Frugal Five” blocking of recovery plan, anticipates difficulties to finalize accord with Mercosur

Forging Innovation in Transition: Retail Giants Tap New Distribution Channels in Mexico

Supply Chain Growth in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America

Covid-19 sparks digital transformation in Brazilian logistics

Brazil's ports moved more cargo during Jan-April 2020

Borderlands: Central Mexico tops for cargo theft

Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

Mexico eager to lure firms from Asia under new trade deal

Encouraging industrial production pick up in Brazil during May

The Economic Opportunity Mexico Can’t Afford to Miss

Brazil manufacturing returns to growth in June, PMI rises to 51.6 vs 38.3 in May

Brazil’s Economic Crossroads: Which Path Will It Choose?

US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) launched- What is in it for Mexico?

Coronavirus “stabilized” in Brazil (at 1,300 deaths per day), but “is not heading down from the mountain”

Argentine economy expected to contract 12% this year, according to central bank poll

Argentina extends quarantine to August 2, while trying to gradually return to normal life

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Mexico Tax Prosecutor: Pay Up, Or We Are Taking Your Company

Brazil: The discussion about the validity of a patent counted from its grant date by BPTO

USMCA: Mexican Legal Reforms and Issuance of New Laws

Coronavirus Triggers New Wave of LATAM Corporate Defaults

Why Uruguay Finished First in Our Anti-Corruption Ranking

Companies Registered in Repetro-Sped or Repetro-Industrialização Must Also Register in Brazilian IRS Portal

Expedition of the New “Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property”

Brazil: ECF Filing Deadline Extended

12th Annual Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century Conference:

"What Are the Tipping Points for EVs?”

Event held July 15 & 16, 2020

$200 registration fee to access recorded presentations.

Aisin, Escalent, and CARB Joined Toyota, EPA, BCG, LG Economic Research, and Automotive Futures Researchers To Discuss EV Tipping Points

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Labor Obligations of the USMCA

U.S. plans to restrict Mexico, Canada border crossings until late August

COVID-19: Back to Business – A Brazil Employment Law Perspective

Covid-19 collapse in working hours; ILO says situation of the Americas is particularly dire

These countries are offering perks to work in paradise: Barbados, Chile, more

Nearly eight million Brazilians out of work due to Covid-19

What It’s Like To Live In Mexico As An Expat During The Coronavirus Shutdown

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

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This Audio Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd., and a global automotive marketing and communications expert.

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