In Mexico, as in much of the world, we are going through a historic turning point: the speed of change has exceeded the capacity to adapt of broad social, business and productive sectors. It is not a political phenomenon, but a human, economic and cultural phenomenon. And faced with this reality, the central question is not who is to blame, but how we prepare to thrive in an environment where technology, automation and labor mobility redefine the rules of the game daily.
Today, the challenge is not a lack of talent, but a lack of updating; It is not the absence of opportunities, but the absence of tools to convert them into real social mobility. Paradoxically, we have never had so much access to knowledge, certifications, educational platforms and resources previously reserved for a few. The floor is leveling, but the preparation remains uneven.
The contemporary economy and that of the immediate future, reward three universal values: the ability to learn quickly, the ability to adapt and the willingness to collaborate. None of these principles belongs to a particular party, ideology or sector; They are the foundations of sustainable progress in modern societies.
Mexico has unique advantages: a young and resilient population, business creativity that has historically known how to reinvent itself, and a geographic position that makes it a strategic node for global industries, particularly in a context of nearshoring, reorganization of supply chains, and relocation of key operations. But to capitalize on that moment, we need a collective decision, preparing people for the jobs to come, not just those that exist today.
Automation is not the enemy. Artificial intelligence is not a threat. Both are powerful tools that, used well, can raise salaries, expand opportunities beyond borders, and strengthen industries such as the energy, logistics and retail sectors. s to know if we are ready to put those tools to work for the country.
The future is not built by waiting for external solutions, but by promoting a national movement—from families, companies, schools, organizations and each individual—that places three essential priorities at the center: continuing education for all ages, accessible and applicable technological skills, promoting a culture of well-being and mental health that allows us to sustain the pace of today’s world.
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Investing in people does not fragment: it unites, strengthens and multiplies the potential of a country. Especially now, when Mexico has a historic opportunity to strengthen its leadership in emerging sectors, attract capital, rebuild industrial capabilities and become a competitive platform on a global scale.
The future of Mexico is not defined by noise, but by the ability to prepare; not because of confrontation, but because of the willingness to collaborate; not because of the fear of change, but because of the ability to turn it into tangible opportunities. That is the country we can build when vision, innovation and human development stop being aspirations and become a daily practice in life, in the company and in the nation.
The author is CEO of ENTI, vice president of the Mexican Energy Council (COMENER) and vice president within the business ecosystem of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE). His focus is on building high-impact solutions that connect talent, technology and country vision.
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