Zapopan, Jalisco; January 15, 2025.- The Mexican Mexican economy faces a 2025 marked by economic uncertainty economic uncertainty economic uncertainty resulting from domestic and international political and economic factors.
At a press conference organized by the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajarathe academics of the School of Economics and Business Administration the Dr. Nora Ampudia Márquez, Dr. Alejandro Rodríguez Magaña, y Dr. Israel Macías López shared their analyses and forecasts on the global, national and state economic situation, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Global conflicts and the impact of Trump
Dr. Rodríguez Magaña opened the event by analyzing the global economy, highlighting the effects of geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the tensions in the Gaza Strip.
He mentioned that tensions over resources such as energy and raw materials continue to be a central issue. However, he stressed that these situations offer an opportunity to reflect on the importance of a more balanced and collaborative global energy transition. opportunity to reflect on the importance of a more balanced and collaborative global energy transition..
On the other hand, with the arrival of Donald Trump to the White House on January 20, 2025, foreign policy decisions are anticipated that could have significant impacts on global trade.
"It's a period in which we will see a more energetic approach to some policies, but also opportunities to redefine international economic relations,", he noted.
Mexico: a plan with great goals and potential
Dr. Macias Lopez analyzed Mexico's economic outlook, highlighting the Plan Mexicorecently presented by President Claudia Sheinbaum. This plan proposes clear and structured goals, integrating the private sector and universities as key players to boost the country's development.
"It is encouraging to see a well well-delineated national strategy, with clear objectives and a comprehensive vision involving various sectors.", commented Dr. Macias Lopez.
However, he stressed that the main challenge will be to find the necessary resources to implement this plan. Despite the financial challenges derived from priority projects, such as the Mayan Train and the Dos Bocas Refinery, the plan represents a step forward towards a more structured and participative management.
Jalisco: economic diversification as a strength
In the state analysis, Dr. Ampudia Márquez emphasized that, although Jalisco's economy is advancing at a moderate pace, its economic diversity places it in a favorable position compared to other states, its economic diversity places it in a favorable position compared to other states.
"Jalisco has a solid economic base thanks to sectors such as agriculture, finance, tourism and services. This diversity allows us to counteract specific downturns and maintain stability"., he explained.
While he identified a slowdown in industrial activity, he also recognized that Jalisco has the potential to adapt to changes in the national and international economic environment. He stressed that the state's economic resilience will be key to overcoming any challenges that may arise.
Universidad Panamericana 's contribution to economic analysis
With this event, the Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its commitment to generate knowledge and economic analysis that allows society to understand the challenges of the future and make informed decisions. The combination of global, national and state perspectives offers a comprehensive view of the challenges that the Mexican economy will face in 2025.
Learn more about Universidad Panamericana 's School of Business and Economics at: https://www.up.edu.mx/educacion-universidad-facultad-de-empresariales/
