Background on Key Figures and Relevance
Mara Lezama Espinosa, the Governor of Quintana Roo, recently participated in the Toma de Compromiso (Taking of Commitment) ceremony for Coparmex Quintana Roo’s new leadership. María Jovita Portillo Navarro was elected as the president for the 2025-2027 term, with Juan José Sierra Álvarez, the president of the national Confederation Patronal de la República Mexicana (CPRM), in attendance.
Quintana Roo, a Mexican state known for its world-renowned tourism destinations like Cancun and Cozumel, has been a focal point for investment and economic growth. The region’s success is largely attributed to the collaboration between government officials and business leaders, such as those represented by Coparmex.
Investment and Development in Quintana Roo
The partnership between the government and private sector has been instrumental in attracting investments across Quintana Roo, benefiting both the northern and southern regions of the state. These investments have contributed to Quintana Roo’s status as a leading investment destination and an economic reference in Latin America and globally.
Security Advancements
Governor Mara Lezama highlighted the progress made in security measures, which have resulted in a 5.6% decrease in business robberies during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The strengthening of the Grupo Centurión, a specialized unit under the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC), has also been crucial in combating extortion cases.
- From January to June 2024, there were 1,022 reported business robberies in Quintana Roo.
- In the same period of 2025, there were 965 reported business robberies, marking a 5.6% decrease.
- The success in reducing high-impact crimes has led to a 94% vinculation rate for such offenses.
Commitment to Collaboration
Governor Lezama reaffirmed her commitment to working alongside Quintana Roo’s business leaders to ensure shared prosperity for all residents. María Jovita Portillo Navarro, the newly elected Coparmex Quintana Roo president, pledged to fortify the employer organization to foster a more prosperous and united state in collaboration with Governor Lezama.
Portillo Navarro called on entrepreneurs, universities, and civil society to view themselves as part of a shared community, emphasizing that positive change can be achieved collectively.
Support and Recognition
During the ceremony, Benito Juárez’s mayor Ana Paty Peralta de la Peña underscored the significance of Coparmex for Cancun’s growth and development, attributing it to the collaboration between the outgoing and incoming presidents.
Outgoing Coparmex Quintana Roo president Angélica Frias González expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside collaborators in support of Quintana Roo’s advancement.
National Coparmex president Juan José Sierra Álvarez emphasized the organization’s role as an ally to beneficial causes in Cancun and Quintana Roo, highlighting their dynamic growth as an example for Mexico. He specifically acknowledged the increasing participation of women in Mexican Small and Medium Enterprises (MIPYMES).
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the key figures involved in this alliance? Mara Lezama Espinosa, Governor of Quintana Roo; María Jovita Portillo Navarro, newly elected president of Coparmex Quintana Roo; and Juan José Sierra Álvarez, president of the national Confederation Patronal de la República Mexicana (CPRM).
- What is the significance of this partnership for Quintana Roo? The collaboration between government and the private sector, represented by Coparmex, has been crucial in attracting investments and fostering economic growth across Quintana Roo.
- What security advancements have been made in Quintana Roo? There has been a 5.6% decrease in business robberies from January to June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The Grupo Centurión, a specialized unit under the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC), has also been successful in combating extortion cases.
