The possible exit of General Motors from Coahuila could bring a significant loss of jobs and severely affect the southeastern region, experts warn. Despite the concern, the government of Coahuila asks for caution and trusts that the United States government will find a way to make North American companies more competitive globally.
Governor Manolo Jimenez Salinas expressed his confidence that General Motors will not completely abandon Coahuila, noting that the company may relocate part of its production but will not cease production in the region. However, workers at General Motors' Ramos Arizpe plant have lost their jobs due to the reduction in production of the Prologue model, not due to the tariffs imposed on Mexican imports.
Jesús Berino Granados, deputy state leader of the Confederación de Trabajadores de México, mentioned that a thousand workers have been affected so far, and it is expected that the reduction in work shifts will continue, which could leave only one third of the current employees at the plant. This would have a severe impact in Coahuila, where 80% of jobs in the industrial sector are linked to the automotive industry.
General Motors clarified that the job cuts were not a thousand workers as initially mentioned, but 800, as part of an adjustment to increase the operational efficiency of the plant. The company emphasized that its contract with Honda continues and that only production volumes are being readjusted, especially for the Prologue model.
In light of this situation, the authorities of Coahuila are asking not to panic and maintain hope that an agreement can be reached for General Motors to remain in the region. The future of the plant in Coahuila is still uncertain, but it is hoped that it will be resolved favorably for the workers and the local economy.
