With the economic recovery underway, the challenges of survival for the industrial sector have not diminished. have not diminished. According to CAINTRA's most recent survey of Nuevo Leon's manufacturing sector, the overall industry (ranging from micro, small and Nuevo León, industry in general (ranging from micro, small and medium-sized to large companies) reports companies) reports more inspection visits by the authorities, as well as at least one positive case of COVID-19 among positive case of COVID-19 among its employees.

According to the August survey, in the last few weeks, a higher proportion of companies (30%) in the industrial community have been of companies (30%) in the industrial community have been subject to inspection visits by state and federal authorities in recent weeks, reflecting a higher number of visits by state and federal authorities. and federal authorities; this percentage reflects a higher number of visits since there is an increase in the number of visits compared to the previous months. the number has increased compared to previous months (20% in June and 25% in July). 25% in July). With respect to COVID-19 cases, the trend has unfortunately also been positive, with at least 1 case of COVID-19 in June and 1 case of COVID-19 in July. positive, with at least 1 positive case in 40% of the companies that participated in the survey. survey. It is important to mention that, although the industry has continued to implement the necessary protocols to protect the implementation of the necessary protocols to protect the health of our collaborators, we cannot ensure that these prevention protocols are maintained outside the workplace in the personal and social life of our employees. and social life of each person; as a result, we insist on our call to the population not to lower the We therefore insist on our call to the population not to lower our guard, to be cautious and aware of the current situation. Hence the campaign we have launched together with other business organizations in Nuevo Leon, insisting that there is no excuse not to take care of our health.

Progress in the reopening of our economy may be undermined if we are not diligent in the implementation of the measures already known. diligent in the application of the measures already known; that is to say, in order for us to be able to speak of a true economic reactivation, it is necessary to continue taking care of our health. economic recovery, it is necessary to continue to take care of our health. At the same time, we At the same time, we ask the authorities to generate an environment of certainty and coordination so that the industrial sector can maintain its operations. that the industrial sector can maintain its operations with all the health measures.

CAINTRA NUEVO LEÓN