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AUGUST 2024 EDITION

MEXICO: AUTOMOTIVE

Mexico Rises in Global Automotive Exports Boosted by Strong Industry


Querétaro, second in auto parts production


Auto parts executive slams China’s alleged end run around US tariffs


Aftermarket should prepare for USMCA renegotiations


Musk Halts Tesla Gigafactory Factory in Mexico Amid Trump Tariff Threats


Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico manufacturing plant


THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview features Elaina Farnsworth, Co-founder and CEO of U.S.-based SkillFusion, a cutting-edge customer success platform for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) operations and maintenance (O&M) providers. With a passion and career-long dedication to talent and workforce development, Ms. Farnsworth is focused on growing a certified talent pool with SkillFusion to operate and maintain electric vehicle chargers and facilitate the growth of the charging network across the country. Prior to SkillFusion, Ms. Farnsworth was the CEO of The Next Education where she developed best-in-class certification and training programs designed to upskill and reskill the workforce in automotive careers related to electrification, autonomy, and cybersecurity.

Listen to Interview with Elaina Farnsworth here

BRAZIL & LATAM: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Chinese cars rise in popularity in Latin America, outperforming American, Brazilian models


How Chinese Automakers Captured 20% of Latin America’s Car Sales


China hits the accelerator in bid to dominate Latin America's auto market


Brazil's Electrification


Argentina, United States ink accord for ‘cooperation on critical minerals’


Iconic Carmaker MG’s Latin American Expansion


UN Special Envoy for road safety visits Latin America to battle silent pandemic on the roads



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Volvo announces investment of US$700 million in Nuevo Leon


Stellantis to produce electric vehicles in the State of Mexico


Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit 2024 arrives in Chihuahua

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS


Current State of Die-casting Industry in US & Mexico: Its Significance to the North American Supply Chain

This Interview features Thomas Felty, Consultant with Global Finishing Consulting. Mr. Felty is an accomplished manufacturing engineer and U.S. Army veteran exceeding 10+ years of leadership experience and demonstrated success in managing operations of multiple technically complex projects exceeding $50M. He is ...


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Mexico Site Selection for Automotive OEMs & Suppliers in 2024

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 those in the auto industry. Gary is a sought-after ...


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

Borderlands Mexico: Truck cargo theft up as thieves grow more violent, savvy


New General Agreement to regulate the permanent International Cargo Transportation Permit for United States of America and Canada carriers in Mexico (the “Agreement”)


New Brazilian rules ease cargo backlog at airports


Panama Canal ups vessel draft to 50 feet


Five Fascinating Facts: Celebrating 110 Years of the Panama Canal


Mercosur-China talks held in Montevideo


Diana Mondino: Mercosur must open up to ‘agreements with other countries’


Guatemala’s Transport Industry Struggles Amid Growing Extortion Crisis


MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS - Q2 2024

What do the reports contain?


Market Size: Get a clear picture of the overall size of the industrial market in each region, calculated based on existing buildings.

Availability: Stay informed about the current availability of industrial space.

Vacancy Rates: Understand market conditions by analyzing vacancy rates for different property types and sizes.

Absorption: Track the market’s absorption rate, which indicates how quickly available space is being leased or purchased, and how much of total construction is occupied upon delivery.

Rental Rates: Get insights into current asking and effective rental rates for industrial properties.

Construction Activity: Stay informed of new industrial developments in each market.


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

New Tariffs and Metal “Melt-and-Pour” Requirements Implemented to Prevent Chinese Circumvention Through Mexico


Brazil Plans to Help Mid-Sized Companies Tap Debt, Equity Markets


Mexico’s Taxpayer Ombudsman Announces Important Changes to Filing Procedures


Elon Musk shuts down X office in Brazil and talks about “threats” from judiciary


Inflation slowed to 4% in July, lowest monthly rate of Milei era


Global Patent Prosecution Highway: Brazil Joins International Program Aimed at Enhancing Celerity in Patent Examination


Complying with Mexico’s Data Privacy Rules: 6 Key Tips for U.S. and Other Foreign Businesses


Brazil Proposes Wealth Tax on Super-Rich to Combat Climate Change


CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE
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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Mexico and Brazil: Global Leaders in Metal Foundry Industry


Brazil: The powerhouse of South America


Mexico could boost GDP by $391 billion if most women worked, report finds


Mexican industry associations warn of economic fallout if open-pit mining is banned


Latin American Digital Leap


July consumer prices up in Brazil; central bank ready to raise interest rates to fight inflation


ECLAC downgrades growth projections for Latin America, Caribbean


Brazil’s oil output forecast to grow 47% in the next 10 years

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

What Can Employers in Mexico Expect on Labor and Employment Matters in President Sheinbaum’s Administration?


Mexico’s Economic Future Tied to Increasing Women’s Workforce Participation


Brazilian Senate Approves Bill Addressing Payroll Tax Exemption Controversy


Brazil environmental workers sign agreement to end strike holding up oil permits


Carmageddon in Costa Rica: Vehicle Ownership and Tales of Woe


Tamaulipas seeks to detonate new talent in the semiconductor sector


Car Insurance for Mexico


Youth Unemployment Declines in Latin America Amid Challenges


"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS


CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION in Chihuahua on September 5 & 6

"Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit 2024"

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December 18, 2024: VIRTUAL CONFERENCE by Blackmore Partners and GlobalAutoIndustry.com

"50th Virtual PE Conference: Automotive Focus" For Automotive Industry Executives

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9-WEEK RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES (Fall 2023) by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com

"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY


What is Different in Post-Covid Years for Expats & Int'l Business Travelers

This Interview features Allen Koski, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales ...


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