My first ministerial trip overseas
The UK has a long history of doing business with Mexico, with the British Chamber being established some 95 years ago. It is a likeminded country, and one of huge potential. With forecasts to be one of the top 10 …
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Mexico oil and gas - a high value opportunity for the UK
In 2013, Mexico approved a series of constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the Mexican economy and fostering competition. The Energy Reform was conceived as central to achieving these objectives. After almost 80 years of monopoly control over the energy sector …
Mexico: The place you thought you knew...
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That was the slogan used by PR firm Ogilvy to change international perceptions of Mexico in 2011, when drug cartel wars in the country were at a particularly bad stage. I recently started my role as Head of UK Trade …
2015 – A huge year for UK-Mexico relations
The New Year always brings with it resolutions, a sense of renewed purpose, and big plans for the coming 12 months – and 2015 is no different. This year though, The Year of the UK in Mexico and The Year of …
Boosting UK-Mexico business through the GREAT Week
Now that the dust has settled after our GREAT Week, I finally have the chance to reflect on what an incredible week (or, to be exact, 11 days) it was. Led by Sir John Sorrell, UK Business Ambassador for the Creative …
A feast of business activity in Mexico
September was another eventful month here in Mexico, and one full of opportunities to eat, drink and do business. Independence Day was celebrated by many with tequila (and/or the smokier agave spirit mezcal), and antojitos (street food such as tacos …
Mexico: A start full of surprises
As I write this, my first blog as Interim Head of Trade and Investment for UKTI Mexico, Tropical Storm Dolly has just swept through Mexico City – bringing with her a deluge of rain, high winds, thunder and lightning. It …
Music – bringing people together
This is my last blog entry before leaving Mexico. Many things come to my mind about the relationship between our two countries: but probably the one that connects us the most is, and will always be, music. British music is …
Planes, trains and Mexican automobiles
When people talk about current business opportunities in Mexico, the energy and telecom industries get a lot of attention, given reforms in these areas. However, the auto industry is booming – and has very positive prospects. Mexico is the 8th …
A toast to Mexico and the UK – with whisky, of course!
British food and drink is becoming increasingly popular in Mexico, with more new brands entering the local market. However it has been nice to see a traditional favourite, Scotch whisky, doing so well in recent months. This is a fast …