Under these circumstances, we could also add the fact that Mexico is one of the most competitive countries to attract those industries that are looking to relocate. The 23 trade agreements that we have, especially the T-MEC, our industrial capacity, geographic location, natural resources and human capital give us advantages over other countries that struggle to attract these companies, as is the case of Brazil, Colombia , Turkey or Poland.
On the other hand, imagining the interoceanic train as a comprehensive project, we would expect to see progress not only in the rehabilitation of the Isthmus railway, but also in the modernization of the airports in Ixtepec and Minatitlán, as well as in the ports of Salina Cruz and Coatzacoalcos. Taken together, this would create greater connectivity and facilitate trade between Asia and the East Coast of the United States.
If we are able to meet these objectives, we could expect the Interoceanic Corridor project to have a positive multiplier effect on our economy and this would be based, among other things, on the simple fact that, as some experts say, it would be very likely to reduce up to six hours the transfer that usually takes a ship to cross the Panama Canal.
However, and as I have said on several occasions, it is important to improve the rule of law, guarantee public safety and, as far as possible, maintain a stable economic environment in order to aspire to the economic and social development of the area.
Additionally, it is essential that the country can guarantee the supply of energy in the medium and long term (electricity and natural gas) for the industry that intends to establish itself in the region and that wishes to produce some good or offer some service. If you don’t work on all this, the investments simply won’t come.