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Business
Walmart invests $6bn in Mexico by 2025, expanding stores, adding 2 tech-driven distribution hubs (Bajío/Tlaxcala), boosting local sourcing ('Hecho en México'), and creating 5.5k jobs. Supports gov't 'Plan México'.
Mexico City
Mexico City restaurant corruption: Hundreds bribe officials ("moches") monthly to skip rules, creating unfairness and eroding trust. This widespread payoff system harms honest businesses and demands strict controls and accountability.
Business
Mexican Feb exports fell 2.9% YoY ($49.28bn), hit by automotive (-15.2%) & oil (-24.4%) declines. US-bound shipments dipped slightly (-0.2%), while exports elsewhere fell sharply (-9.5%). Agri sales also down (-6.1%). Concerns over economy & US trade policy remain.
Business
Mexico's Mayan Train fuels a SE real estate boom. Property values rise >10% yearly (Cancun +13.6%). It attracts long-term investment, spurs luxury/sustainable projects in Yucatan, and draws dedicated financial backing.
Tulum
Tulum's Lonitas recycles used ad banners from big brands (Coca-Cola, etc.) into backpacks and bags. This circular economy project gives waste a second life, reduces landfill plastic, employs local families, and pushes brands toward sustainability.
Business
Mexico's nearshoring gains are threatened by logistics woes. Poor roads, rising cargo theft, and severe customs bottlenecks at key hubs create costly delays. Urgent infrastructure, security, and customs improvements are needed to fully capitalize on the opportunity.
Business
Mexico's 2025 road plan invests 35bn pesos, but focuses on South/Central regions, neglecting key Bajío/Northern industrial hubs. Critics fear this will worsen road saturation, hinder competitiveness, and create a 'two-speed' economy, questioning the strategy's impact.
Nuevo Leon
Nuevo Leon launches major payroll tax (ISN) cuts & subsidies, targeting EV investment (up to 95% off), local sourcing and exporters. Includes significant debt relief on past ISN dues. Aims to attract nearshoring and boost economy.
Business
Mexico's annual inflation eased slightly to 3.67% in early March, down from 3.74%. Core inflation also moderated to 3.56%. Despite the dip, both figures remain above the central bank's 3% target, with year-end core inflation expectations rising.
Business
Mexico broke ground on the Mexico-Pachuca train, aiming to benefit 1.2M people and create 40K jobs. The line will connect Mexico City and Pachuca, significantly reducing travel time. Construction is led by military engineers.
Yucatan
Telchac, Mexico aims to become a regional hub with a new helipad and business center project by Grupo Vega Consultores. The initiative seeks to attract investment and boost tourism in the southeast.
Yucatan
Chichen Itza Airport eyes growth as a tourism and private aviation hub. It aims to boost operations, especially in medical tourism and cargo, and anticipates scheduled "Aerus" flights by 2025. Pilot training is also key.