The private sector created a ‘Together Room’ to work hand in hand with the Ministry of Economy in the process of renegotiation of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC) which will be held in 2026, said Francisco Cervantes, president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE).
The manager indicated that the main objective of the ‘Next room‘ will be to put on the table the main irritants that exist in Mexico’s commercial relationship with its North American trading partners, so they intend to begin to fix those technical differences to reach the renegotiation table without major problems.
“We do not want to reach renegotiations with an inventory of problems that could complicate things for us, this is the first time that we are working so far in advance with the Ministry of Economy, and although the change of Government is coming, we want to leave the work tables installed,” he indicated.
For now, Cervantes did not want to reveal what issues they are working on, although in recent years there have been disputes in energy matters, the automotive sector and the agri-food sector.
“We are not (considering) adding any chapter to the T-MEC in this 2026 review, but we are working with the business chambers of the United States to have a renegotiation without any problems,” he indicated.
Businessmen seek to promote voting with discounts
He Business Coordinating Council (CCE) presented the #MeVeo program, with the objective of promoting voting among citizens, and in turn, reward people thus.
Francisco Cervantes indicated that inhabitants between 18 and 39 years old represent 50 percent of the electoral roll, however, only 17 percent of this population group cast their vote during the 2018 elections, so it is necessary motivate them to participate in the democratic day.
Alexandra Zapata, Coordinator of the #MeVeo Campaign, pointed out a series of points to motivate free and secret voting, such as companies and businesses offering free products or discounts to people who show their finger with indelible ink on June 2.
Nicolas Sánchez, representative of Uber Mexico, indicated that they will sign an agreement with the National Electoral Institute (INE) during election day, to provide information about the elections and offer discounts, which will be announced soon.
There is no estimate yet on how many businesses will participate, but all interested parties can join the event. #MeSee campaign to publicize your offers through social networks.
