Mexico’s New Labor Law: A Step Forward to Greater Competitiveness

On December 1, 2012, Mexico enacted a new federal labor law, the first major update in more than 40 years that shows the country’s commitment to embrace the needed structural reforms to increase economic competitiveness globally.

Mexico’s Accession to the Madrid Protocol

Mexico became the 89^th member and only third Latin American country to join the Madrid Protocol on November 19^th, 2012, which will contribute to the increasing attractiveness of its economy for investment.

Success Stories

• Gerdau Corsa Invests in a Steel Plant in Hidalgo
• Yazaki will Open Another Plant in Chihuahua
• Labinal Starts a New Chapter in Chihuahua
• Ford Expands in Chihuahua City

State Profiles

• Nuevo Leon
• Virginia

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