JUAREZ, CHIH – The state of Chihuahua has positioned itself as a national leader in the export of electronic products, with more than 37 percent of the total of what is manufactured in Mexico, according to Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván.
At the inauguration of the “Mexico-US Semiconductor Collaboration Forum Chapter 3: Ciudad Juarez”, which brings together businessmen, researchers and academics from both countries, Campos Galvan called on those present to consolidate this industry in the region to strengthen the production chain.
The meeting was headed by Rafael Foley, Consul General of the United States in Ciudad Juarez; Mark Johnson, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico; Enrique Yamuni Robles, President of the National Chamber of the Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology Industry (CANIETI) and Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de Leon, Consul General of Mexico in El Paso.
During her participation, Governor Campos emphasized that it is necessary to focus efforts on taking advantage of the nearshoring phenomenon, which together with the rise of artificial intelligence and the consequent growth of electronic companies, put the state in an advantageous position to further increase its participation in the semiconductor industry.
“We have the infrastructure, the transportation network, the technological capability and the presence of major companies in the sector. Together, we are building what will be the heart of the semiconductor supply chain for microchip manufacturing in America,” said the governor.
Cruz Perez Cuellar, Mayor of Ciudad Juarez, expressed that the Municipal Government is very committed to the development of the community, highlighting the collaboration with El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico to improve competitiveness and quality of life in the border strip.
“It is necessary to strengthen ties with companies and suppliers by promoting Chihuahua’s talent, which is highly technified, which is why Chihuahua stands out in the electronics industry,” commented Mayor Perez Cuellar.
Mark Johnson, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, indicated that this collaboration between Mexico and the United States in the creation of semiconductors will benefit the future of both countries.
He emphasized that many projects in Juarez and Chihuahua have platforms to grow and achieve development, that is why everyone’s ideas are needed to implement strategies and continue working together.
Enrique Yamuni Robles, president of the National Chamber of the Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology Industry (CANIETI), indicated that the collaboration of both countries allows consolidating the dialogue at federal level with the ministries of economy, public education, government, business organizations and academia, all under the vision of making Mexico a semiconductor power.
The Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez Romano, who participated in representation of the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, showed his interest in the development of the forum and expressed that Mayor Pérez Cuéllar had the opportunity to work hard in a dynamic area, so the doors of the economy are open to him.
