In 2025, Mexico consolidated its position as Latin America's leading export power, accounting for about 44 percent of the region's exports. This dominance is even more pronounced in the high-tech sector, where the country generates more than 80 percent of the region's value.Mexico's export value added reached a projected $604.186 million, far surpassing other key economies such as Brazil ($348.7…
In January 2026, an important Italian diplomatic mission, led by the Ambassador of Italy to Mexico, Alessandro Modiano, took place in the Northeast of Mexico, and in particular in the states of Coahuila and Nuevo León. The objective of the mission, was to promote, to the local authorities, the strategic role of Italian companies present in the region for the strengthening and development of the "…
The Mexican automotive sector, the backbone of the economy and a national export platform, faces a critical period of redefinition.The automotive industry has historically been the biggest beneficiary of free trade agreements in North America, maintaining an efficient flow of products. However, the upcoming mid-term review of the T-MEC (USMCA), scheduled for July 2026, generates great uncertainty…
The recent institutional mission to Mexico, organized in October 2025 by Confindustria and FEDERMACCHINE (the Confindustria Federation that brings together 12 associations of capital goods producers), highlighted collaboration, innovation, and people as the pillars of the bilateral relationship between Italy and Mexico.During this mission, on the occasion of the second edition of the National…
The passive era in the construction sector has come to an end. In 2025, the construction technology sector is redefining the industry, promoting more sustainable practices, increasing productivity, optimizing efficiency, and fostering innovation. This technological transformation redefines the conception, design, and execution of construction projects, marking a new phase of evolution for…
Mexico has established itself as the primary exporter of electric vehicles (EVs) to the United States, surpassing Japan, South Korea, and Germany. In 2024, Mexico shipped 145,000 units, according to the third Mexico Mobility Report by EvolvX, prepared by Latam Mobility.This achievement is attributed to a significant increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country and the strength of…
The Italian trade balance with non-EU countries significantly decreased from €5.036 billion to €2.178 billion in April 2024, driven by an energy deficit and a reduced non-energy product surplus. This export drop is partly due to unusual maritime sales in prior months. Excluding these, the decline is moderate at -3.3%.In the first four months of 2025, exports rose 1.9%, but the trade balance fell…
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advanced technologies and a renewed focus on the human role. Manufacturing 5.0, the successor to Industry 4.0, prioritizes collaboration between people and intelligent machines beyond automation.This model seeks to empower workers' skills through integration with advanced technology, such as collaborative robots (cobots…
The manufacturing industry is facing a profound transformation, driven by advanced technologies and a renewed focus on the human role. Manufacturing 5.0, the successor to Industry 4.0, emphasizes collaboration between people and smart machines beyond automation.This model seeks to enhance workers' skills through integration with advanced technologies, such as…
The Mexican automotive industry is at a crucial point of transformation. In a global context increasingly focused on the decarbonization of transportation, Mexico is establishing itself as a key player in the production and assembly of electrified vehicles.Between January and April 2025, domestic production of electric vehicles reached 81,049 units, an increase of 72.27% compared to the same…