Abstract

QUINTERO RAMIREZ, Cirila. Maquila y sindicatos en Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. Pap. poblac [online]. 2000, vol.6, n.25, pp.97-119. ISSN 2448-7147.

In this article, I discuss the preference of the border cities to establish maquiladoras on the Northern border of Mexico. In spite of the option to locate anywhere in the country. Through an analysis of ciudad Acuña, in the State of Coahuila, I outline how the local government and entrerpreneurs have made maquiladora industry the main economy activity of the city. I emphasize how the geographical location of the city and the weakeness of unions have been important factors behind maquilador expansion. On the other hand, although there are excellent expectatives for this industry in ciudad Acuña, according to managers, I argue that some characteristics of this industry and local labor that question the future maquiladora development.

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