Latin America Advisor

Nicolás Mariscal, member of the Advisor board and chairman of Grupo Marhnos in Mexico City: “The southern states of Mexico are less developed than the northern and central regions, where there is a greater variety and sophistication of capabilities and productive investments. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration is targeting the south of Mexico as part of its broader development strategy to reduce regional disparities. It aims to unlock the economic potential of this area and stimulate economic growth in the southern states, such as Veracruz, Chiapas and Oaxaca. The specific expectations of the plan are to boost economic activity, increase productivity and enhance connectivity within and beyond the southern region. The freight rail line will facilitate the transportation of goods between the Pacific and Gulf coasts, improving logistics and trade opportunities. This corridor could have the potential to…”