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FEBRUARY 2023 EDITION
MEXICO AUTOMOTIVE
Will Tesla Expand Into Mexico?

In arguably biggest test of new NAFTA, Canada and Mexico defeat U.S. in auto rules dispute

Government extends deadline to legalize irregularly imported used cars

US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience

A New Independent Union in Mexico Is Gearing Up for Its First Contract Fight

Mexico in talks with mining companies about lithium
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Tran Ngoc Trung, Senior Regulatory Advisor at Baker Mckenzie Vietnam. Mr. Trung has been the key external legal counsel for most of Vietnamese auto manufacturers in the last 5 years. Trung is the main author in a Baker McKenzie’s publication “Tax, Customs and Regulatory Aspects of Vietnam’s Automobile Industry”, and aims to provide an initial view of key legal aspects that affect Vietnam’s automobile industry.
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BRAZIL & LATAM AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Chinese Firm to Develop Huge Bolivian Lithium Deposit

Argentina lifts export duties for automotive exports

Prospects for the Brazilian & South American Auto Industry

Brazilian automotive production increases while sales decline slightly in 2022

Royal Enfield's assembly plant in Brazil commences operations

Argentines flock to Chile to buy new tires

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BMW Group Mexico and Evergo to install 4,000 electric vehicle chargers in the country

GM dominates 16.8% of the SUV market in Mexico

INA forecasts auto parts industry growth
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
Identifying and Qualifying Suppliers in Mexico: What Has Changed
This Interview features Mark Plum and Bernd Schmitt. Mr. Plum is Director, and Mr. Schmitt is Senior Consultant and Automotive Specialist, both with East West Associates ...

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The Brazil and South American Automotive Industry: 2022 Results and Prospects for 2023
This Interview features Julian G. Semple, Consultant and Manager of Brazil-based CARCON Automotive, and overall Brazilian automotive industry expert ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
US, Canada, Mexico agree to build a supply chain outside of Asia

Laredo, already the dominant land port between the U.S. and Mexico, could soon play a larger role

Brazil and Uruguay Give South American Trade an Adrenaline Shot

Beijing pushing Brazil for a quick FTA with Mercosur or individually, but consensus is elusive

Argentine mining exports hit highest level since 2012

Supply chain planning to avoiding the next crisis in Mexico and beyond

Mexico averaged 39 cargo thefts a day in November

How Mexico Nearshoring, Logistics Tech Could Impact Supply Chain in 2023
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
2023 Mexican Tax Considerations for Mexican and Foreign Taxpayers

2022 Anti-corruption Guide - Mexico

Brazil: BPTO publishes new ordinances related to PPH pilot project and priority examination for patent applications

New foreign exchange and foreign capitals law comes into force, and monetary authorities publish its regulation

Brazil and UK sign tax treaty

Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Mexico (Updated)

Argentina: Federal Tax Authority creates a new Complementary Information Regime for International Transactions

Argentina: Tax benefits for disclosing currency in Argentina and abroad and deferral of inflation adjustment in income tax
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MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
What’s behind the Mexican wave of optimism?

'OK, Mexico, Save Me': After China, This Is Where Globalization May Lead

Mexico: Giving Guadalajara Its Due as a Hotbed for Innovation

Brazil to Adopt the OECD Transfer Pricing Standard

Brazil's economy to stay weak amid doubts over Lula's spending push

Latin America Administrative and Public Law Handbooks

Timmons Highlights Manufacturing Priorities in Mexico

Investing Opportunities Emerge in Latin America

Colombia's economy has high growth potential but cannot ditch oil, mining -IDB
CHINA 'LIVE' WEBINAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains

EWA Manufacturing & Supply Chain Roundtable with Senior Executives.

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Mexico: Employee minimum vacation allotment increases for 2023 (Video chat)

Understanding How Latin America's Becoming a Hub for High-Quality Tech Talent

Brazil: Labor lawsuits must be reported in the eSocial system starting January 2023

New minimun wages in force in Mexico as of 2023

Minimum Wages in Latin America for 2023

Mexico: Unemployment fell to 2.8%, but over 900,000 jobs lost in December

Study puts Mexico’s workforce among top 10 in the world

Business travel to Mexico made a comeback in 2022

New Ordinances Streamline Employer Reporting Requirements in Brazil
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RECORDED WEBINARS
LIVE WEBINAR (Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
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SUMMIT in El Paso, TX USA (March 9) by MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit"
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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
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
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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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