CCE Outlines Plans for Infrastructure Projects and Regulatory Improvements
The Coordinating Council of Puebla’s Businesses (CCE) has proposed private investments in various sectors to Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier, including a 1,780 million pesos project to build a new Central of Abastos. The business leaders are also considering infrastructure projects for mobility over the course of the current administration.
Key Participants and Agenda
The meeting, led by Héctor Sánchez Morales, the CCE’s director in Puebla, included leaders from the 26 chambers that make up the organization. Governor Armenta Mier attended with his cabinet, presenting parts of the Plan Estatal de Desarrollo (PED) that will shape the state’s development.
Business Leaders’ Priorities
During the meeting, business leaders expressed their interest in fostering investments throughout the administration while emphasizing the need for more efficient regulatory improvements and security measures to support project development.
- Regulatory Improvements: Business leaders requested a more agile process for authorizing construction permits and issuing operating licenses, particularly in the municipalities of Puebla’s metropolitan area where industrial and commercial activities are concentrated.
- Security Measures: They urged Governor Armenta Mier to enhance coordination with federal authorities to strengthen surveillance on highways passing through Puebla. This is due to the impact of auto thefts on industries such as automotive parts, agroalimentation, and textiles, affecting both legal and illegal markets.
Aiming to Attract Investments
According to the CCE’s president in Puebla, as reported by El Economista, it is crucial to maintain a close relationship between the private sector and authorities to attract investments that will contribute to economic development and job creation.
He emphasized that investors require certainty in these times of economic impacts caused by insecurity, including the inability to operate transport vehicles at night.
Proposed Projects
- A light rail system
- Road projects to streamline logistics activities and connect to the Mexico-Puebla-Veracruz highway
- Construction of a new Central de Abastos: This project aims to benefit producers and consumers, with an estimated investment of 1,780 million pesos across more than 360,000 square meters.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the CCE? The Coordinating Council of Puebla’s Businesses (CCE) is an organization that represents the interests of businesses in Puebla, Mexico.
- Who attended the meeting? The meeting was attended by leaders from the 26 chambers that make up the CCE and Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier, accompanied by his cabinet.
- What projects were proposed? Proposed projects include a new Central de Abastos, light rail systems, road projects for improved logistics, and enhanced security measures on highways.
- Why are regulatory improvements and security crucial? Efficient regulatory processes and improved security measures are essential to attract investments, streamline business operations, and foster economic growth in Puebla.
