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Leaders of Mexico’s export manufacturing sector used the first 2026 board meeting of the Index to call for greater national unity, stronger legal certainty, and closer coordination among government, industry, and civil society to improve the country’s global competitiveness and investment climate.
The meeting, held in Mexicali, was led by Index National President Humberto Martínez Cantú and brought together members of the national board and representatives from Index’s 19 regional associations nationwide. During the session, the president of Index Mexicali urged a coordinated national effort to address economic challenges and create the conditions needed for sustained industrial development.
Speaking before business leaders and guests, the president of Index Mexicali said that in an increasingly complex global economic environment, Mexico must reinforce legal certainty and institutional stability to build investor confidence and protect long-term growth.
“A clear, stable legal framework that is applied uniformly across the country is the foundation of sustained industrial development and the creation of quality jobs,” he said. “Legal certainty is one of the most valuable assets we can offer both national and foreign investors.”
Index Nacional, formally known as the National Council of the Export Manufacturing Industry, represents hundreds of manufacturing and export companies operating throughout Mexico and plays a key role in supply chains linked to the United States and other international markets.
The meeting featured the participation of several of Mexico’s top business leaders, including José Medina Mora Icaza, president of the Business Coordinating Council; Alejandro Malagón, president of the Confederation of Industrial Chambers; and Octavio de la Torre, president of the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism. Organizers said their presence underscored the importance of intersectoral dialogue and collaboration at a time of economic uncertainty and shifting global trade dynamics.
The Index Mexicali president said the attendance of leaders from the country’s main business organizations reflected a shared commitment to confronting national challenges collectively and to strengthening Mexico’s productive sectors.
“These spaces for analysis and dialogue on the current issues affecting industry and business are not only valuable; they are essential for defining the course of Mexico’s economic growth,” he said.
Participants emphasized the need to advance a common national agenda focused on simplifying government procedures, protecting investment, reinforcing the rule of law, and promoting public policies that encourage innovation, productivity and competitiveness. They also stressed the importance of regulatory clarity, efficient institutions, and collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure that Mexico remains attractive to international capital.
Speakers said that only through coordinated action can Mexico respond effectively to global economic pressures, adapt to changes in manufacturing and trade, and take advantage of opportunities arising from nearshoring and regional integration.
The call issued from Mexicali highlighted the view that strengthening trust, legal stability and cooperation across sectors is critical to consolidating Mexico’s position within global supply chains and supporting balanced regional development.
Index Mexicali reaffirmed its commitment to serving as an active participant in national dialogue and to promoting initiatives that support investment, job creation and sustainable industrial growth. The organization said it will continue working with government authorities, business groups, and community stakeholders to help position Mexico as a reliable and competitive destination for manufacturing and export operations.
Organizers said future meetings will continue to focus on current economic conditions, policy developments and strategies to strengthen Mexico’s industrial base and overall competitiveness.
