The Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Copamex) asked the government of Claudia Sheinbaum to improve security and energy supply so that it is not a limitation of Plan Mexico.
“It is crucial that this strategy integrates forceful actions to improve security, provide legal certainty and guarantee access to reliable energy,” the organization led by Juan José Sierra Álvarez stated in a statement.
He added that without these conditions, any effort to attract investments and develop productive projects will face serious limitations.
He commented that the development of energy infrastructure, as well as compliance with public safety and legality standards, are essential pillars to build a competitive and attractive environment.
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Coparmex recognized the strategy as an opportunity to move towards industrialization and inclusive development, promoting economic growth that leaves no one behind.
“We reaffirm our commitment to building a stronger Mexico, where people’s well-being, sustainable development and inclusion are the center of our actions,” he said.
He declared that Plan Mexico has the potential to improve the country’s economy and reiterated his willingness to join forces to make it a reality.
“We consider the inclusion of businessmen and women from all over the country, representing various economic sectors, in the Advisory Council coordinated by Altagracia Gómez to be positive,” he said.
He said that a clear program of progress, such as Plan Mexico, establishes the poles of development, strengths and steps to follow that encourage both national and foreign investment.
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“The Mexico Plan also clearly establishes the necessary actions, and this Council, in coordination with the entire business sector and the government, will have to define how to achieve the stated objectives,” the statement noted.
“For this strategy to be effective, it is critical to prioritize the strengthening of micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), which constitute the heart of our economy; There are more than 5 million MSMEs that generate 64 percent of employment in the country,” he noted.
“These companies are essential for the well-being of millions of Mexican families, and guaranteeing their strengthening is essential,” he said.
“Today, a favorable business environment is necessary for growth and the creation of new ventures, as well as the promotion of policies that address their particular needs, such as access to financing, deregulation and training,” he indicated.
“This will allow them to be integrated into global manufacturing and supply chains in the import substitution process, multiplying the positive social impact of Plan Mexico in regions and communities throughout the country,” he added.
He expressed that it will be fundamental for the initiative to consolidate an investment financing model that preserves macroeconomic stability, guarantees healthy public finances that support public investment, promotes accountability for the use of resources and promotes adequate financial conditions for private investment. .
“We firmly believe in strengthening the tripartite model integrated by the government, workers and businessmen; “It has been essential for the economic and social development of our country, as well as for achieving concrete results,” he said.
“The synergy and coordination between the three sectors is key to overcoming the internal and external challenges that our nation faces, especially in the context of the upcoming review of the USMCA and the tariff pressures of the US government,” he said.
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“This joint work must focus on building solutions that boost the productivity and competitiveness of Mexico at a global level,” he said.
“The success of Plan Mexico will also depend on the ability to generate favorable conditions for investment in educational, health and technological infrastructure,” he stated.
“These areas are fundamental to developing the human talent and capabilities that a modern economy demands. Strengthening transparency and economic competition is essential to consolidate an environment of trust and equity,” he added.
