The president of Index Chihuahua, Román Rivas Hong, stated that, at the moment, it is not known for sure if the possible recession in the United States will have a direct impact on the maquiladora and manufacturing export industry (IMMEX); however, he highlighted that this sector is growing in Chihuahua about three times more than in the rest of the country in terms of employment. He stated that during the months of September, October, November and December, there are usually downturns; however, at least up to last September's cutoff, the sector continues to increase in figures such as the number of jobs, establishments, and it maintains the first position in exports. Rivas said that during the last National Convention of Index, some of the numbers that Chihuahua has within this sector were highlighted, which is one of those that has not had declines in recent quarters. "Our sector has not been in recession. Currently, there are many questions about whether we are going to fall into recession because of what is happening in the United States, and only time will tell," he stated. The president of Index, pointed out that the trend points to a lower consumption pattern among Americans and that this may help to lower inflation. He also highlighted the opportunities that are being received from companies that instead of investing in Asia, are investing directly in Mexico and that this is reflected in employment. He detailed that nationally there are 2,889,256 job positions, which means a growth of 3.72% in the annual comparative; however, in the city of Chihuahua, IMMEX employment grew by 10.85%, and this trend is similar in the state. As of September 2022, IMMEX employment in Chihuahua City alone was 81,110, a 10.85% increase over the same period last year. In addition, the city has 71 establishments, out of the 82 in Index Chihuahua, which includes other municipalities. Likewise, as of the ninth month of this year, employment in the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry (IMMEX) amounted to 89,554 jobs among Index Chihuahua members in the state, an increase of 9.1% compared to September 2021. Source: El Heraldo de Chihuahua https://www.elheraldodechihuahua.com.mx/local/chihuahua/crece-sector-de-las-maquiladoras-tres-veces-mas-en-chihuahua-que-en-el-resto-del-pais-9115281.html Photo: Agencia | Cuartoscuro