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CCE Sets December 10 Succession as José Medina Mora Takes Helm for 2026–2029

He sets a focus on a USMCA review to improve Mexico's terms, pursuing investment reactivation through closer talks with the Sheinbaum administration.

Overview

  • José Medina Mora Icaza is scheduled to be formally installed as president of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial on December 10, replacing Francisco Cervantes Díaz.
  • He has identified maintaining the USMCA and seeking better conditions for Mexico in the upcoming review as a top priority.
  • Reactivating private investment to restore an economic growth path is the other immediate objective he outlined.
  • Medina Mora praised a more open relationship with the federal government under President Claudia Sheinbaum and said he will keep frequent contact with Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard.
  • The former Coparmex leader, presented as a unity candidate, faces calls from commentators to center MiPyMEs, formalization, training, innovation, accessible financing and corporate responsibility to rebuild trust and inclusive growth.