In 2023, a total of 665 labor inspectors in Mexico conducted 48,180 inspections in various workplaces. During these inspections, an unspecified number of violations of federal child labor regulations were detected. On the other hand, the labor inspection in Chihuahua identified 42 violations in this area. These findings
The U.S. government highlighted the benefits of the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) for settling labor cases under the USMCA. According to the State Department, as of the end of July 2024, the United States had requested that Mexico review labor rights denials in 25 cases under the RRM.
Mexico‘s port infrastructure would be insufficient if it were to stop importing corn from the United States, according to Baker Institute in a report. The facts: Mexico has a high degree of complementarity in agricultural trade with the United States. While Mexico exports mostly fruits and vegetables to
The end of the strike in U.S. ports (East and Gulf Coast) has important implications for the industry. Had the strike continued, potential long-term consequences would have included: Permanent changes in global trade routes, with companies reducing reliance on U.S. East Coast ports. Increased investment in automation at
Sugar production in Mexico will grow at a year-on-year rate of 8% in the 2024-2025 season (October-September), to 1 million tons of raw value, according to projections released by the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDA). Why the increase? Favorable weather conditions and seasonal rains in several sugarcane-producing regions.
Hungary leads the regulatory framework in the World Bank‘s Business Ready ranking. Business Ready is a new data collection and analysis project of the World Bank Group to assess the business and investment climate around the world, accompanied by a flagship annual corporate report. Business and Investment Environment