The productive sector of Jalisco agreed to lift the “red code” after the violent events of February 22nd following the capture and subsequent death of Rubén “N”, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, and activities gradually began on Tuesday, February 24th , although the economic losses are in the millions.

According to the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) Jalisco , last Sunday, 81% of the companies affiliated with this organization reported disruptions to their operations , mainly due to cancellation of services, suspension or temporary reduction of work, logistical disruptions and difficulty in transporting employees to their workplaces.

On Monday, February 23, 69% of businesses had no operations , while those that did operate did so on a limited basis. Furthermore, 88% of businesses reported financial losses, which exceeded one million pesos for medium and large companies, while micro and small businesses reported losses of between 10,000 and 50,000 pesos .

Alfredo Cárdenas, vice president of the Board of Directors of the  Council of Industrial Chambers of Jalisco (CCIJ) , commented that it has been agreed to lift the “red code” to normalize work throughout Jalisco; however, the security committee will be in permanent session to address any incidents that may occur.

“We have agreed to maintain the active coordination protocol between security forces, to maintain a presence throughout the state, especially on federal and state highways. I want to acknowledge the collaboration of the community, workers, businesses, transporters, and service providers for their support in resuming activities,” he stated in an interview with T21.

The representative of the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar)  in Jalisco also mentioned that truckers are suffering from tollbooth closures, blockades, and checkpoints, a situation that has a significant economic impact, resulting in daily losses of 10,000 to 30,000 pesos . He specified that between 1,000 and 2,000 trucks travel through the state each day.

“It is the consequences that bring us several problems. We started working with all the conditions and promises of increased surveillance to prevent any incidents along the way, and we expect more protection. We are eager to work, but we do not want to put the lives of the operators at risk,” he stressed.

He detailed that the effects recorded after the operation by federal forces in Tapalpa were that five food and beverage distribution routes experienced fires, three cargo trucks belonging to their affiliates were burned, and that between Sunday and Monday they had a work absenteeism rate of up to 90%; in addition, 66.7% of companies canceled shifts and a 27.4% partial reduction of shifts was recorded.

He stated that the economic impact is over 100 million pesos and “we are still counting. Today (Tuesday) we have an average absenteeism rate of 3% across the entire industry; specifically, there are industries with higher absenteeism, which has reached 20 percent.”

Given this scenario, Alfredo Cárdenas considered it necessary to have greater prevention measures, increased surveillance on the highways, “to engage in dialogue with the government to determine how we can improve things together as a team, and to continue working to secure further investments. We are working hand in hand with industry, transportation companies, and the government.”

For its part, the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac) Jalisco , reported that on Tuesday, February 24, the restaurant sector of the state also resumed activities in accordance with the provisions and safety guidelines of the state government.

Likewise, the Jalisco Hotel Association  pointed out that hotels located in the Guadalajara metropolitan area are operating normally and “under strict security and service controls” .

Similarly, the Association of Avocado Producers and Exporters of Mexico (Apeam) will resume activities this Wednesday, February 25, as “the staff of the United States Department of Agriculture are returning to their regular work at the centers,” following the suspension of operations due to the violent events of Sunday, February 22.

“Consequently, the industry can resume operations in Michoacán and Jalisco, reiterating the importance of maintaining at all times the necessary measures to safeguard the integrity and safety of personnel in the field,” said Luis de la Rocha Zazueta, general director of Apeam, in a letter addressed to the members and the packing sector.

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Employers’ associations and industrial associations have shown their rejection of the 25% tariffs on various Mexican products imposed by the United States, which came into effect on Tuesday, and have joined forces with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum , to boost the country’s industrial sector in the face of this situation.

The National Council of the Maquiladora and Export Manufacturing Industry (Index) warned that the tariff measure leaves thousands of jobs unprotected, in addition to unbalancing supply chains and generating uncertainty in the face of the scenario of the relocation of companies in Mexico ( nearshoring ).

In response, she reiterated, through a statement, her commitment to dialogue and the results that can be obtained through it, indicating that they will be attentive to the strategy that Sheinbaum will announce next Sunday in the Zócalo of Mexico City.

Coparmex regrets tariffs

Meanwhile, the Mexican Employers’ Confederation (Coparmex) indicated that the United States tariffs hit the economy, violate the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC) and affect the competitiveness of North America.

The organization regretted this decision by its northern neighbor, as it creates uncertainty in the productive sectors.

“Economic integration between Mexico, the United States and Canada has been a key factor in the development of the three nations, and the imposition of tariff barriers undermines the stability of supply chains and affects productive investment,” he said.

Coparmex explained that it is estimated that the application of these tariffs could lead Mexico into a recession , while the exchange rate could exceed 22 pesos per dollar , which would increase costs for companies and affect the purchasing power of families. “In addition, this would generate inflationary pressures in the United States, mainly affecting consumers.”

“On a political level, the decision imposes additional pressure on Mexico in matters of security and migration, issues that have been used as conditions in the trade relationship,” he added.

He added that the possibility of the Mexican government responding with retaliatory tariff measures remains latent.

“It is essential that any decision in this regard be made based on a rigorous analysis, avoiding collateral damage to the industry and consumers in the three countries,” he added.

In light of this situation, the country reiterated its commitment to defending free and fair trade.

“We urge the Mexican government to take a firm stance and make use of the mechanisms established in the USMCA to challenge this arbitrary measure,” he said.

Concanaco Servytur also issues a position

The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco Servytur) also expressed its concern about the tariffs imposed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump , a measure that, it considered, not only affects the exchange of goods, but also puts at risk the solid integration of services and the investments that sustain the economy of North America.

The agency recalled that several companies with investments in Mexico contribute to the US treasury and, likewise, that the profits generated by these investments are subject to wealth taxes in the United States, strengthening the economy of our northern neighbor.

“Therefore, the proposed tariffs not only affect Mexico, but also have a negative impact on public finances and the American business sector,” he stressed.

He noted that tariffs could lead to a destabilization of supply chains , due to the deep integration of value chains between Mexico and the United States, which implies that tariffs would disrupt the production and distribution of essential goods. He also estimated that there would be an increase in the United States’ trade deficit, as has been observed recently.

In Mexico, it would cause a 12% drop in exports and a 4.4% decrease in GDP , in addition to generating greater economic uncertainty, affecting foreign investment and business confidence.

In light of this, he called for strengthening diplomatic strategy, defending free trade and diversifying markets.

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The Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (Comce) announced on Monday the formation of its new board during a recent assembly of associates. In a unanimous decision, Valentín Diez Morodo was named honorary president, while Sergio Contreras Pérez assumed the role of executive president.

Diez Morodo  has a long history in the presidency of Comce and various organizations both in Mexico and abroad. Likewise, Sergio Contreras has notable experience in international banking and investment and trade promotion.

In this sense and in search of continuous improvement, Valentín Diez Morodo highlighted the importance of adopting new technologies and methods to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the organization.

“These appointments respond to a structural evolution that we are carrying out. It is not simply a change in the way we operate, but an institutional strategy designed to respond not only to the present, but to the future of the country,” added Diez Morodo,

For his part, Sergio Contreras Pérez emphasized the relevance of Comce’s link with different government agencies and the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) , whose mandate includes the promotion of foreign trade and foreign investment.

“Comce is being transformed through reengineering and restructuring that will be reinforced with a new vision and strategy through innovative tools in artificial intelligence and business,” added Contreras Pérez.

During the Assembly, prominent businessmen joined the national board of directors, including Francisco Cervantes of the CCE, Rolando Vega of the Mexican Business Council (CMN) , José Medina Mora of the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) and Alejandro Malagón of the National Confederation of Industrial Chambers of the Mexican Republic (Concamin) , among others.

These leaderships will continue to strengthen Comce and the participation of Mexican companies abroad and attract investment in the country through innovative strategies and advanced technology.

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