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MAY 2022 EDITION

MEXICO AUTOMOTIVE
Mexico Antitrust Commission (“Cofece”) Fined Auto Parts Companies for Failing to Notify Concentrations

Mexico: Auto Workers Vote to Join Independent Unions

In Mexico, electric car-maker Zacua creates first electric car from an all-female team

Mexico auto production down, exports up in April

AMLO halts vehicle inspections, fears economic impact on citizens

Mexico seeks lithium association with Argentina, Bolivia and Chile
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Markus Fleckenstein. Mr. Fleckenstein is Head of International Solution Consulting for PTC’s Arena PLM business. Markus is a highly experienced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution Consultant, having spent 10+ years at PTC working with some of the world’s leading automotive and industrial manufacturers. As Head of International Solution Consulting Markus works closely with manufacturers to understand their business needs and develop their PLM strategies for the future.
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BRAZIL & LATAM AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Brazil auto production up 0.4% in April, sales rise 0.3%, automakers association says

Argentina's auto output up 25.5 percent in Jan-Apr

What were the best-selling cars in Argentina in April 2022

Scramble to tap Latin America's lithium riches accelerates

Peugeot Brazil Has Pulled The Covers Of Its New Partner Rapid LCV

Brazilian miners driving forward with electric vehicle fleets
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US$700 million to be invested in the border (US-MEX)

Mexico: International passenger flow increased in March

Moving to AIFA would double costs and be inefficient: Lufthansa Cargo
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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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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Manufacturing and R&D: How did Mexico Become the Rising Star on the Global Stage?
This Interview features Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico and NAI PanAmericas, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm. NAIMexico operates 25 offices across Mexico and Latin America, and works with many global customers, including ...

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China Update: Covid Shutdowns and Its Effects on the Global Automotive Industry
This Interview features Bill Yang, Associate in Butzel Long’s Detroit office and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation supporting, international M&A, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations, focusing on matters in the Asian market and clients from Asia ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Mexico: IMMEX Highlights – Upcoming Deadlines

Borderlands: Skyrocketing diesel prices affecting US-Mexico import rates

Brazilian Federal Revenue modifies the import and export customs clearance procedure

Spain calls for a quick ratification of EU trade agreements with Chile, Mexico and Mercosur, but what else is needed?

Argentina: Plenary ruling of the tax court on export duties ignores the Supreme Court precedent

Argentina preparing to become a BRICS member with support from China and Brazil

Brazil: Trade balance has a surplus of US$2.7 billion in May

Local academic weighs in on major railway project moving to Mexico
RECORDED WEBINARS

MOVING YOUR MANUFACTURING FROM CHINA TO MEXICO
Want to know more about what moving your manufacturing from China to Mexico really involves? If you do, watch this webinar that will focus on exactly that ...

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SOURCING TO MEXICO
Reduce costs and shorten supply chains in North America. Perfect for both Aftermarket and OE suppliers! Learn the 5-step process for sourcing to Mexico, along with lessons learned from recent Mexico sourcing projects ...

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AUDIO INTERVIEWS | PODCASTS

DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO
16 Audio Interviews with Experts on "Doing Business in Mexico".

Includes key topics on manufacturing, HR, labor laws, recruitment, tax, customs, maquiladoras, automotive, and more.

To learn more or to view complete list of Interviews, visit here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Mexico: Employment Law Basics

Latin America: The anti-bribery and anti-corruption review (10th Edition)

Brazil: News and deadlines for submitting Declaration of Foreign Assets and Individual Income Tax Return 2022

M&A in Mexico slows in April hit by war, supply chain issues, pandemic

Why Mexico's 2022 M&A outlook is promising

Argentina: The Anti-Corruption Office approved the forms of the Registry of Integrity and Transparency for Companies and Entities

New law approved in Costa Rica to help stop San José’s dominance of foreign investment

Brazil hikes interest rate to its highest in five years, 12,75%, to fight double digit inflation

Mexico Publishes New Official Standard Regulating Wastewater Discharges to Federal Waterways

Mexico: Mining Law Reform is published
GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE:
  • AUSTRALIA: Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Business
  • TURKEY: Plastics Auto Parts Manufacturing Supplier
  • TURKEY: Metal-Alloyed Spare Parts Production Company
  • ARGENTINA: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • USA: Automotive and Aftermarket Manufacturer - SOLD
  • VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
  • ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
  • VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
  • INDIA: Automotive Supplier - SOLD
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • U.S. EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
  • Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
  • Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:
  • SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Company
  • Auto Suppliers | Companies Seeking to Invest
  • Founders & Start-ups Seeking Investment

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse (RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com), or visit our International M&A and Funding Sources page here.
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

The Trend of Production Moving from China to Mexico – Regulatory and Practical Considerations

Is Mexico Winning Reshoring?

Querétaro Data Center Investment Central to Digitizing Mexican Industry

Mexico: Supreme Court issued a decision on the matter of unconstitutionality of the Electricity Industry Law

Latin American startups raised over US$15 billion, Brazil gained prominence

Latin America Venture Investment Sees a Q1 Decline, but Earlier Stage Investment Remains Strong

Slowdown deepens in Latin America with regional growth forecasted at 1,8% this year, ECLAC report

Doing Business in Peru 2022 (download publication here)
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Will Mexico’s influx of foreigners wear out expats’ welcome?

Mexico: Recent Jurisprudence - Assessing the Weight of Evidence in Employee Resignations

Brazil: Ordinance Lets Employees Not Use Protective Masks in Certain Situations

Panasonic workers in Mexico elect independent union, defeating top labor group

Argentina: Collective bargaining — Commerce and services employees

Argentina: Companies with More than 100 Employees Must Have Onsite Child Care Centers

Will train travel be a big part of Mexico’s future? Morena lawmaker thinks so

Future of Work Landscape in Latin America
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EVENTS

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (June 8 - 9): by WardsAuto, TU Auto and Wards Intelligence
"AutoTech: Detroit" and "Interiors & UX Conference" in Novi, Michigan
To learn more or to register, visit here.

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (July 13 & 14, 2022): By MexicoNow
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" in Leon, Mexico
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (held Feb. 22): By AmCham
"State of China Auto Market Briefing"
To learn more or to watch, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
To watch webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (December 10, 2020): By MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Heavy Vehicles Industry Outlook 2020 - 2025"
To watch video webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 16, 2022): By APD
"Sourcing to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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