February 10th, 2014 -- A new project designed to give air travelers an alternative to flying out of the San Diego Airport when traveling to Mexico is beginning to gain momentum. It would allow travelers to park their cars on the United States side of the border and take a walking bridge across an enclosed, three hundred twenty-five foot passageway to the Tijuana International Airport. Travelers choosing this option would [...]

January 29th, 2014 -- Cisco is the latest major U.S. company to move a portion of their advanced technology operations to Mexico. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Cisco CEO John Chambers announced from Davos, Switzerland that Cisco’s plans for manufacturing in Mexico would be increased. During 2014, Cisco will invest up to $1.35 billion, both directly and indirectly, to expand the Cisco Networking Academy program, the Cisco Support Center [...]

January 22nd, 2013 -- If one looks at the three country members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it is Mexico that has benefited the most from the regional policy that was adopted 20 years ago. It was then that a nearly impoverished nation that was reliant upon mainly agriculture and tourism had visions of becoming a leader in manufacturing. Most countries who lead the world's manufacturing operations [...]

In 2013, manufacturing in Mexico boosted the national economy, exceeding estimations of the nation’s recuperation in productivity and trade. The market for Mexican goods abroad made healthy advances, as Asian demand for exports hovered around 15%. U.S. demand for Mexico’s auto manufacturing capacity was mirrored in quite a few other economies of scale as the country reconfigured its near future growth prospectus. The argument that Mexico is outperforming China as [...]

Manufacturing in Mexico has been able to turn the negative stigma the country has acquired into a positive business venture for foreign investors. Some, like Bloomberg Business Week, are coining it "the New Mexico". Today, Mexico has developed a skilled labor force with growing prosperity. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) has aided to this success with both countries (the United States and Mexico) benefiting from the maquiladora industry in [...]

The border crossings between the United States and Mexico are very important for trade and security. With a stronger and more efficient border, products of Mexico manufacturing will (and already are) become integral to trade with the United States. Increased efficiency will help the border patrols of both nations concentrate on stemming the tide of all criminal enterprise in these areas, while also removing the burden off the backs of hard-working [...]

Numerous options and ideas to shorten the length of wait times at the busiest U.S./Mexico borders, such as Tijuana and Cd. Juarez, are being discussed as a response to the notoriously long line issues at these locations. Both countries have reported seeking a solution that not only speeds up the process but also mandates protocol and varied safety measures. Foreign companies manufacturing in Mexico are very interested in these discussions, [...]

When global business leaders are first introduced to the concept of “maquiladoras,” one of their first questions is invariably, “What does that word mean?” But a direct Spanish-to-English, word-for-word translation for “maquiladora” is difficult to provide. “Maquiladora” (pronounced mah-KEY-ah-DOOR-uh) is derived from the Spanish word "maquila." In Spain hundreds of years ago, farmers took their grain to mills to be ground into flour or meal. Mill owners kept a portion [...]

The new administration that has taken control of Mexico, under President Enrique Pena Nieto, has made large strides in the direction of the nation’s state-run energy sector. With numerous conversations about this potentially profitable sector, a reform has been established and it provides multiple benefits to the country, including manufacturing in Mexico. Throughout this reform, the Mexican government hopes to significantly improve its ranking against competitors and continues to look [...]