Enrique Morán Re-Elected as President of Index Nuevo Laredo

The Export Manufacturing Association of Nuevo Laredo (Index Nuevo Laredo) unanimously re-elected Enrique Morán Romero as president of its board of directors for the 2026 term during its General Assembly held on Nov. 10.

Morán will serve from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. Under his leadership, Index Nuevo Laredo has strengthened its role as a key connector between industry, government, and civil society, promoting initiatives that support competitiveness, innovation and human capital development in one of Mexico’s most important manufacturing hubs.

The association has also expanded coordination with federal, state and local authorities, as well as business chambers and binational organizations. These alliances have contributed to economic and social growth along the US-Mexico border, particularly in Nuevo Laredo, a major center for export manufacturing.

Morán’s continuity is expected to support ongoing strategic projects, including improvements to industrial infrastructure, the promotion of national and foreign investment, and the technological modernization of member companies. Index Nuevo Laredo also aims to strengthen sustainability efforts and reinforce the region’s competitive environment.

With the new term, Index Nuevo Laredo reaffirmed its commitment to advancing regional development through collaboration with public, private, academic and social institutions. The organization emphasized its goal of maintaining the maquiladora industry as a driver of economic growth and community well-being in northern Mexico.

MBN previously reported that Nuevo Laredo reaffirmed its position as a key industrial hub in northern Mexico during the Third Index Nuevo Laredo Forum, which brought together manufacturing leaders, business organizations, local authorities, and industry experts to discuss the future of the export sector. Index Nacional Director Jael Durán, highlighted the region’s growing relevance as a center for innovation, collaboration, and competitiveness within Mexico’s manufacturing and maquiladora industry. 

“This forum is a space where ideas, knowledge, and collaboration converge toward a common goal: strengthening competitiveness and building the future of the industry together,” said Morán during his opening remarks. He emphasized that Nuevo Laredo plays a fundamental role in Mexico’s economic development as a strategic border city that drives trade and the exchange of ideas and technology. In 2024, the city’s exports totaled US$4.87 billion, reflecting a 5.24% increase compared to the previous year.