LATINtalk (MAY 2024): Mexico 3rd largest auto parts mftr? | China OEMs taking over Brazil | Brazil auto sales, production jump | Mexico auto mfg, exports jump

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MAY 2024 EDITION

MEXICO: AUTOMOTIVE

Mexico one step closer to becoming the third largest auto parts manufacturer in the world

Mexican industry hails elimination of aluminum import tariffs

Exclusive: Mexico, facing US pressure, will halt incentives to Chinese EV makers

Mexico’s auto production, exports jump in April

BMW localising battery supply for Neue Klasse in Mexico

BYD Shark Debuts in Mexico, Rivals Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning

Mexico and the U.S. agree on strategies to boost semiconductor industry

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview features Ravi Bhatia, President and Board member of JATO Dynamics India. He is a senior Industry leader with more than 20 years experience in the automotive industry and has worked with leading OEMs like Maruti Suzuki and FIAT Chrysler across various functions like Product Planning, Sales, Dealer Development and Strategy. He has a deep understanding of the industry and is a keen observer of commercial and technical forces reshaping and transforming the industry.

Listen to Interview with Ravi Bhatia here

BRAZIL & LATAM: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Chinese Automakers Are Taking Over the Brazilian Market

Lack of charging infra concerns LatAM fleet managers

Brazil auto sales, production jump in April

Import restrictions have been lifted in Argentina, but will it make a difference?

Brazil, Mexico and Colombia’s ICE and HEVs sales up

Fiat: production stop in Córdoba due to floods in Brazil

Vehicle subscription platform firm Wagonex accelerates into South America

LATEST NEWS FROM OUR FEATURED GLOBAL MEDIA PARTNER:

BYD seeks to sell 50,000 electric cars in Mexico

Volkswagen reaches 14 million vehicles produced in Puebla

Present progress of study to boost Chihuahua’s talent in the electromobility industry

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: ACCESS OVER 300 AUDIO INTERVIEWS

Listen to any of over 300 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.

View list of over 300 Interviews here

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

The Nearshoring Boom and Its Impact on Mexico’s Talent Landscape

This Interview features Jose Ruiz, President of IMD International Search Group and CEO of Alder Koten. Before his current roles, Jose was a partner in the global industrial practice of Heidrick & Struggles, a renowned executive search ...

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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'S NEARSHORING AUTO INDUSTRY SUMMIT 2024

June 13-14, 2024 in San Luis Potosi

Conference | B2B Meetings | Exhibition

Summit will be held @ Centro de Convenciones San Luis Potosi, Mexico

To learn more or to register (Get your Complimentary VIP Access Pass), visit here.

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

Mexico Increases Import Duties on Multiple Products By 5% to 50%

Brazil: Now open - Antidumping investigation on imports of titanium dioxide pigments from China

New shipping routes highlight growing Asia-to-Mexico trade

Why the U.S. and China Suddenly Care About a Port in Southern Chile

Brazil to discourage steel imports?

Borderlands Mexico: Tractor-trailer thefts in Mexico totaled 153 in April

Panama Canal Oceangoing Transits Rise in April as Water Conditions Improve -- OPIS

After EU June elections, agreement with Mercosur can be reached: “A matter of time and timing”, EU negotiator

CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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

Mexico Amends Rules for Issuing Electronic Negotiable Instruments

Doing Business in Mexico 2024 (download guide here)

Brazil: The RFB has issued IN RFB No. 2184/2024 regulating the thesis transaction regarding the Investment Subsidies Taxation

Greenwashing in Latin America: A Practical Guide for CG&R Companies

Argentina: New corporate regulatory framework

Mexico: Corruption Yearbook 2023

Brazil's Central Bank ups expansion forecast for 2024 to 2.09%

Brazil: Data Protection Authority publishes Regulation on Notification of Security Incident

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Manufacturing in Mexico is having its moment. The US is buying in — and so is China

Breakdown: Argentinian Businesses Have High Hopes for Milei’s ‘Shock Therapy’

China’s regime gains more control of critical infrastructure in Latin America

Mexico for Indian Companies

Argentina: Personal Assets Tax — Benefits for repatriating financial assets

Reshoring manufacturing — and the Texas-Mexico connection

Argentina passes IMF test with flying colors, will get US$ 800mn

25 Largest Companies in Mexico by Revenue

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Q&A: Upskilling Top Tech Execs in ‘Mexico’s Silicon Valley’

Brazil: Federal government postpones to 2025 new visa requirements for citizens from Australia, Canada and the US

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Executive Manufacturing Recruiters in Mexico

Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit

Brazil: Unemployment reaches 7.9% in Q1

A Guide To Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa

Argentina labor union strike leads to stoppage of public transportation services

Canada reestablishes visa requirements for most Mexican citizens

This Program helps Automotive Suppliers develop their non-U.S. based talent, by providing on-the-job training in the U.S. for periods from 3 weeks to 18 months. Please note, the J-1 visa is not a 'work visit', however it is a 'on-the-job' training visa.

EXAMPLE: Bring engineering or manufacturing talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of up to 18 months. Foreign operations can include India, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, UK, China, Thailand, and many other countries.

To download the "Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program" Brochure for companies, visit here.

Recorded Webinar (held on August 24): To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.

"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS

CONFERENCE | EXHIBITION | SUMMIT by MexicoNow

"Mexico’s Nearshoring Auto Industry Summit 2024"

To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by East West Associates

"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"

To learn more or to register, visit here.

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

"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"

To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com

"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"

To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.

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 ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.

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