Index Nuevo Laredo's Antitrust Policy

Index Nuevo Laredo is a private association representing leading companies in the maquiladora and export manufacturing industry. Since our founding, we have promoted, supported, and empowered our affiliates through specialized representation, advocacy, and services that strengthen their competitiveness. This policy is designed to protect our members’ competitiveness and prevent legal risks from anticompetitive practices.

It sets forth the rules that all participants are expected to follow in meetings, committees, events, and activities organized by Index Nuevo Laredo.

Participants must never:

• Agree upon or discuss prices, discounts, or terms or conditions of sale of goods purchased and/or sold.
• Divide markets, customers, or territories.
• Agree on the selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers; all such decisions must be made independently based solely on legitimate business criteria such as certifications, compliance, quality, or capacity.
• Restrict the territories or customers a company may serve.
• Engage in any activity that prevents each company from making independent business decisions.

To facilitate compliance with antitrust laws, all meetings are conducted according to a written agenda, and minutes or records of all official meetings are maintained whenever possible to document the topics discussed. Employees and members of Index Nuevo Laredo receive a copy of this policy and are expected to confirm in writing or via email that they have read and understood it.

Nothing in this policy prevents Index Nuevo Laredo and its members from jointly presenting matters of interest to federal, state, or local authorities, advocating for reforms, rules, or decrees that benefit the industry, or collaborating on projects, programs, or initiatives that do not restrict competition.

Why It Matters

By adhering to antitrust laws, Index Nuevo Laredo and its members contribute to a stronger, fairer industry that benefits everyone. Together, we protect the integrity of the maquiladora and export sectors.