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The Real Labor Market Challenge: Wages Versus Productivity
By Javier Torre Alcaraz - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:30
Mexico must shift focus from wage decrees to labor productivity and training to sustain economic competitiveness, writes Javier Torre.
https://mexicobusiness.news/tag/labor-costs
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Nissan Consolidates Mexico Production in Aguascalientes
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 12/24/2025 - 12:22
Nissan completed its shift of Mexican production from the CIVAC plant in Morelos to Aguascalientes, reshaping its manufacturing footprint
Workweek Reform Raises Operational Concerns in Automotive Sector
By MBN Staff - Mon, 11/24/2025 - 13:07
Mexico’s proposed 40-hour workweek reform is moving forward, while the automotive industry warns of major operational impacts.
Mexico’s Maquiladora Workforce Shrinks as Costs, Tariffs Rise
By Aura Moreno - Fri, 11/07/2025 - 13:15
Mexico’s maquiladora sector faces its longest layoff streak in decades as wage hikes, tariffs, and automation reshape manufacturing.
Nuevo Leon Relaunches Logistics Cluster Amid US Visa Rules
By Adriana Alarcón - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 09:00
Nuevo Leon relaunches its Logistics Cluster as US visa and English rules strain cross-border trucking and raise labor costs.
Guyana-Mexico Synergies Unlock Offshore Potential
By Perla Velasco - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 09:21
Guyana’s rapid offshore rise offers lessons for Mexico, while industrial ties open doors for cross-border collaboration and supply chain support.
Nearshoring: A Strategic Need in Today’s Supply Chain Landscape
By Jordi Ciuró - Tue, 06/17/2025 - 07:00
Nearshoring is a strategic imperative for supply chain resilience. Despite challenges, 80% of COOs plan increased adoption, writes Jordi Ciuró.

Trump Threatens a 25% Tariff on iPhones Not Made in the US
By Diego Valverde - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 10:15
Trump threatens a 25% tariff on Apple products if it does not shift iPhone production to the United States, causing Apple stock to drop over 3%.
Mexico Trucking Faces Disruption After 108% Driver Salary Hike
By MBN Staff - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:47
Mexico's trucking industry faces disruption as CANACAR and IMSS agree to a 108% driver salary hike, raising concerns for small operators
Quálitas Q4 Premiums Surge 23.2% YoY Amid Rising Car Sales
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 01/28/2025 - 17:31
Quálitas, Mexico’s top auto insurer, saw Q4 2024 premiums rise 23.2% YoY to MX$5.63 billion, driven by growing car sales nationwide