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ARTICLE · 17 JULY 2018

Mexico Investment Overview After 2018 Elections

Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.
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Andres Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) won the Mexican election and his party will have the majority in Congress, which may lead the country to relevant changes in Mexico´s policy and politics.

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Mexico Investment Overview After 2018 Elections

Andres Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) won the Mexican election and his party will have the majority in Congress, which may lead the country to relevant changes in Mexico´s policy and politics.

What to expect?

López Obrador promised quite ambitious social programs, assuring investors that he will exercise fiscal prudence and respect the independence of Mexico's Central Bank.

The people that elected him expect quick results and proof on the fulfillment of his promises, starting with his anti-corruption agenda and increasing economic growth.

The upcoming expected actions most likely be:

Cabinet nominations; propose the 2019 budget; nomination of new board member of Mexico's Central Bank; and his approach to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the energy industry.

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