38. Mexico & Robots, Capital One Bets on Mexico Nearshoring, Slim’s Pemex Ties, and the $100K H1-B Visa Twist

Nikolaj Lippmann, Latin America equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, explains how realistic it is for Mexico to develop a domestic robotics manufacturing industry over the next decade. What policies would the government need to implement to attract investors? Could the USMCA help—or hinder—Mexico’s chances in this growing sector? Capital One’s investment plans in Mexico, not in finance, but in tech hub; Carlos Slim’s expanding relationship with Pemex after Grupo Carso secured a $2 billion drilling contract; and President Trump’s controversial decision to charge $100,000 for H1-B visas, which could open new opportunities for Mexico to lure small and mid-size tech firms. Plus, the latest on tequila in the business headlines—and a few items more.Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBuy your Whitepaper merch here