Next Monday, February 17, transporters, merchants and businessmen will take to the streets in what they called a “mega march” to demand justice for alleged extortion and unfounded accusations by the “prosecutor’s office,” according to a statement issued by the Union of Transporters, Merchants and Businessmen of the Mexican Republic, although no further details were given.

It is expected that from 08:00 hours there will be blockades and disruptions at the main entrances to the capital of the country. The main points of concentration and road closures are:

• San Cristóbal railway bridge, heading towards the Mexico-Pachuca highway.
• Mexico-Querétaro toll booth, CDMX address.
• Mexico-Cuernavaca toll booth, CDMX address.
• Ignacio Zaragoza toll booth (Juarez Head).
• La Marquesa toll booth (Mexico-Toluca), CDMX address.

The destination of this mobilization will be the National Palace, to request the intervention of President Claudia Sheinbaum.

On social media, various organizations in the sector have shared information about the mega march on February 17. The Alliance of Autonomous Transporters of the Mexican Republic, AC , disseminated the call through its digital platforms, urging its members to join the mobilization.

In recent months, various groups of workers and communities have blocked roads across the country in protest against authorities at different levels of government, affecting transportation and logistics.

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In November 2024, the Business Confidence Indicator (ICE) for manufacturing industries decreased compared to the previous month, as did that for commerce and non-financial private services, although that for construction showed an increase, according to what the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) revealed on Monday .

According to figures obtained from the Monthly Business Opinion Survey (EMOE) , the ICE of manufacturing industries in the eleventh month of the year was 52.1 points, which represented a decrease of 0.1 points compared to the previous month, and an annual drop of 2.1 points.

Meanwhile, the trade sector last November stood at 51.8 points, which meant a decline of 0.5 points compared to October 2024, and compared to the eleventh month of 2023 it fell by 4.5 units.

In the same month, business confidence in non-financial private serviceswas 51.7 points, which decreased by 6.2 units in the same month of 2023, and represented a decrease of 0.6 points compared to October of this year.

In the first 11 months of the year, the construction sector stood at 49.2points, which meant a slight advance of 0.2 points over the previous month, and a decrease of 2.6 points annually.

Regarding the  Global Business Opinion Confidence Indicator (IGOEC) , which is the weighted average of the indicators of these sectors, it reached 51.5 points in November 2024 and represented a decrease of 4.6 points in relation to the same month of the previous year.

These results indicate a  low perception of confidence  among the different business sectors in three indicators in that month, which were in the manufacturing industry, trade and non-financial private services. Meanwhile, the construction sector showed some optimism by having a slight rebound compared to October of this year.

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In August 2024, the Business Confidence Indicator (ICE) for manufacturing industries showed an upward trend compared to the previous month, as did that of construction, although that of commerce and non-financial private services decreased, according to what the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) revealed on Monday .

According to figures obtained from the Monthly Business Opinion Survey (EMOE) , the ICE of manufacturing industries in the eighth month of the year was 53.2 points, a growth of 0.2 points over the previous month, and an annual drop of 0.5 points .

Meanwhile, the construction sector in August stood at 51.1 points, an increase of 0.5 points compared to July 2024, while compared to the same month in 2023 it fell by 1.4 points.

In the eighth month of 2024, the ICE trade index was 52.8 points , decreasing 0.3 points monthly and falling 3.7 points annually.

In the same month, business confidence in non-financial private services was 53.1 points, down 1.4 points compared to July this year and down 5.5 points year-on-year.

Regarding the Global Business Opinion Confidence Indicator (IGOEC) , which is the weighted average of the indicators of these sectors, it reached 52.8 points in August 2024 and represented a decrease of 3.6 points in relation to the same month of the previous year.

These results indicate a varied perception of confidence among the different business sectors . While some, such as manufacturing and construction, are optimistic, others, such as trade and non-financial private services, show a drop in confidence compared to 2023.

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Mercado Libre announced that it signed an agreement with the government of the State of Mexico, through the Women’s Secretariat , which aims to train Mexican women in the use of the internet and electronic commerce, promoting their entrepreneurship and stimulating generation of own income.

In the State of Mexico, actions and policies are implemented that reduce digital gender gaps; They promote economic autonomy and promote substantive equality, thereby strengthening the capabilities, skills and empowerment of Mexican women, said Mónica Chávez Durán, Secretary of Women, during the signing of this agreement.

It should be noted that, in 2023,  UNESCO indicated that in Mexico 63% of women reported not using the Internet due to not having sufficient knowledge, while the National Survey on Availability and Use of Information Technologies in Homes of the same year, revealed that in the State of Mexico women, unlike men, have 3% fewer digital skills and use the Internet less frequently, which limits their opportunities to find a job.

Chávez Durán assured that the synergy between the Women’s Secretariat and Mercado Libre represents a step forward for Mexican women to acquire knowledge and skills in digital commerce platforms and tools that help them improve the sale and distribution of the products they make, in addition supports the fight to reduce gender violence.

“From the Women’s Secretariat we work in various ways with the objective of enhancing the economic autonomy of women and contributing to the prevention and attention of violence against this sector; “Since women who do not have access to the Internet or do not know how to use it, are more vulnerable to online harassment and exploitation,” said the secretary of the branch.

At the signing of the agreement, held in Ciudad Mujeres in San Mateo Atenco, Alehira Orozco, director of Government Relations at Mercado Libre México, pointed out that more than 400 thousand Mexican families find their main source of income in the activity they carry out on the platform. of Mercado Libre.

“For us it is an honor to work with governments, as in this particular case with the State of Mexico. We are excited to be another channel for Mexican women to grow their businesses, have an extra income and achieve that economic independence that is so important,” added Alehira Orozco.

Gabriela Lorenzana González, artisan and shoe producer, originally from San Mateo Atenco, and who is a beneficiary of Ciudad Mujeres, thanked the government of the State of Mexico for its relationship with Mercado Libre, since this alliance will provide greater tools to undertake, consolidate and strengthen their businesses ; to acquire technological knowledge, to innovate and reach a greater number of clients, not only national, but also international.

Finally, the Women’s Secretary indicated that more alliances will be strengthened with companies committed to mainstreaming the gender perspective, seeking substantive equality for the benefit of women, girls and adolescents in the State of Mexico.

Women interested in these trainings can call the Liaison Subdirectorate of the Women’s Secretariat, at 722 934 2700 ext. 82737, or send an email:subvi.semujeres@edomex.gob.mx

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