{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Fearless Mindset","title":"Episode 172 - Organized Crime's Control Over Water Sources in Mexico with Hector Robles (Part 1)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1815,"description":"Hector Robles, a President of First Call out of Mexico, joins Mark Ledlow on the Fearless Mindset Podcast to discuss the importance of networking and building relationships in the security industry. They reflect on their experiences at the IPSB conference and emphasize the value of connecting with colleagues and strategic partners. Hector also shares a cautionary tale about the dangers of walking barefoot on hot sand and the importance of being mindful of safety, especially when traveling with children. The conversation then shifts to the current state of security in Mexico, with Hector providing insights into the perception of safety and the reality of organized crime. He explains that while there are areas of concern, Mexico City remains a vibrant and culturally rich destination for tourists. Hector also highlights the increase in international business investment in Mexico, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, and green energy sectors. He attributes this growth to the concept of \"new shoring,\" where companies are relocating their operations to Mexico due to logistical challenges in other parts of the world. However, Hector notes that finding qualified labor and addressing infrastructure limitations are ongoing challenges for businesses in Mexico.\n\nLearn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nNetworking at conferences is essential for building relationships and trust within the security industry.\nIt is important to be mindful of safety, especially when traveling with children, and to avoid leaving them unattended in hot temperatures.\nShootings and organized crime in Mexico are primarily concentrated in border towns and remote areas, and tourists are unlikely to be directly affected.\nMexico has seen an increase in international business investment, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, and green energy sectors.\n\"New shoring\" is a trend where companies are relocating their operations to Mexico due to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rishMuewach3zyds1CJXg8rqHrjenld5BunFwxI_6I4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85M2Jm/MWRiNDhmZjcyNDI3/ZjI2ZTE1NWM5Y2Fl/ZjRhYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}