Monthly interview – October 2017
I am talking today with H.E Fernando Jorge Castro Trenti who is since June 2017 Ambassador of Mexico to the Swiss Confederation. Q1. Ambassador, could you share with us about your diplomatic career? In which countries did you have the opportunity to represent Mexico? I have been Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation since June 2017 […]
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NAFTA Modernization vs. Renegotiation Introduction: The influence of USA to Latin American Economy, especially Mexico, has been strongly present during the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. One of the most discussed topics may be the renegotiation of the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). What should we understand under this term “renegotiation”? What would […]
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Key players in renewable energy in Latin America- Potential for Swiss companies Latin America is a key oil and gas producer with some of the world’s top 10 oil exporters. But, the rapid growth in energy demand amid energy security concerns and increasing climate impacts present Latin American countries with an opportunity to rethink their […]
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Monthly interview – March 2017 Even though there is a revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean towards a sustainable mix of renewable energy, the region mainly stills depends in hydroelectric energy and fossil. One of the leader countries in the implementation of alternative renewable energy sources is Mexico. At the end of 2013, President […]
Read MoreWill Latin Americas be the leader in producing renewable energy?
Energy security, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness are all at stake in the region’s delicate balancing act. With low technology costs, rapid policy learning curves and some of the world’s best resources, rising energy demand presents an opportunity for the region to move to a more sustainable energy system based on higher shares of renewables. […]
Read MoreThe Automotive industry in Mexico
The Mexican automotive industry is one of the main pillars of Mexico’s economic growth. By today it accounted 3.0 percent of Mexico’s GDP (vs. 1.9 in 1993). The automobile industry in Mexico has been growing steadily through foreign investment. In 1993, ten plants of five different brands were built; 2015, there were 18 plants from […]
Read MoreFree Trade Agreement Mexico – European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
The Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) * is another window of opportunities for business with European countries. Both Free Trade Agreements between Mexico with the EU and EFTA created a series of business opportunities for Mexican and European investors and businessmen. Background information: The free The free trade […]
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Montly interview July 2016
The Lego foundation “In the LEGO Foundation, we aim to make children’s lives better – and communities stronger – by building a future where learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners.” LEGO Foundation works with partners across the world to provide better learning experiences for children The LEGO foundation is owner […]
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NAFTA turns 20, which are the new opportunities?
Last January 1st the North American Free Trade Agreement #NAFTA celebrated its 20th anniversary. Back in 1992, the perspective of President Carlos Salinas’s #CarlosSalinas was to impulse Mexico’s exports to the North; Mexico’s most important trade partners. For many years it was not fully clear if either the agreement would develop a higher dependency to […]
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Fortaleciendo la relación Economíca entre Suiza y México.
No solamente el tráfico afecta la Ciudad de México…. Desafortunadamente el accidente que ocurrió el día de ayer en la A1 entre Berna y Zurich le demostró al Secretarío de Economía Ildefonso Guajardo Villareal @ildefonsogv, que inclusó en Suiza los percances puede llegar a afectar nuestra agenda. Fue realmente inspiradora la charla que el Secretarío […]
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