Economy|Business and Economy

Mexico’s economy motors on

Crime is no deal-breaker for businesses bullish on Mexico’s location and low labour costs.

Image cut from Frac Contreras package on Mexican car factory
Published On 28 Feb 2012

 

Japanese automaker Nissan recently announced it will pour $2bn dollars into Mexico, with the country’s grisly crime rate failing to deter additional major investments.

Honda is also investing in Mexico, as are soft-drink giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

The Mexican economy has provided good news for a country that has endured a barrage of negative headlines in recent years.

Al Jazeera’s Franc Contreras reports from a car factory in Mexico.

Source: Al Jazeera