If Elon Musk rejects Mexico, which country will Tesla plant?

Last Friday, during his morning press conference, Mr The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), pointed out that There is not enough water in Nuevo Leon. So the government Unable to grant permission to companies like Tesla, Principal Elon MuskHe is considered to be the second richest person in the world to grow a plant in that state.

When asked if he would recommend it If Tesla is allowed to have a plant in some states in the south of the country or in Nuevo Leon, The Chief Executive said:

“No if there is no water. No chance. Permissions are simply not granted. I mean, it’s not possible,” he said. AMLO While showing a map of the country’s water status.

He remembered that too Nuevo León suffered from a water shortage Because there has been a lot of development in the area. Regarding the construction of a Tesla plant in the country, López Obrador said he was very interested. Due to investment issue.

“Because Yes, we are very much interested in investing in the country Because that means job creation. We will tell them that wherever there is water, wherever there is space for urban development,” he said.

These and previous statements by the President have guided the organization Tesla Take care of it If you don’t have the permissions guarantees to install and operate your plant New LionThen it becomes the headquarters The Asian country is Indonesiamiddle step Latin language.

Denied López Obrador to issue federal permits, Like water for installation Tesla In the northern state, ruled by Samuel Garcia of Citizens Movement, Company negotiators Elon Musk has indicated that there are no plans to place the plant in any other state in the country. As in the south, the Mexican president has suggested.

According to Latin languageMexican negotiators said the governor of Nuevo Leon made several phone calls to the president on Friday without a response.

At 11:59 p.m. on Friday, The The deadline for Tesla to decide whether or not to buy the 1,600 hectares of land, Located in the municipality St. CatherineFactory where minimum investments are planned $10 billion For the next few years.

On February 21, Iván Rivas Rodríguez, Secretary of Economy of Nuevo Leon, He said that the water issue will not affect the investments coming to the northern state Possible arrival of Tesla plant, asked President López Obrador. “Of course Nuevo Leon has water, lots of it!” After an action, the official told the media.

Steps are being taken to get enough water. And so should we all explained.

He said he is working Shallow and deep wells Pressure modulation is in use, and a dam is being built to guarantee water supply. City of Nuevo Leon and Monterey Don’t face a crisis like what happened in 2022.

And that too a day earlier, on February 20, AMLO questioned the Elon Musk-owned company’s production of electric vehiclesHe said the event is taking place in Nuevo Leon because the state is suffering from water scarcity.

“There are already places in the country where we don’t have enough water, and we need to take care of water, even for domestic use. Nuevo León is one of the states facing problems due to lack of water,” AMLO said.

For his part, Samuel Garcia, Last Friday, it was named for the first time TeslaAnd the electric vehicle manufacturer promised to use it Treated water, not for human consumption.

A memorial service will be held after the ceremony Flag DayAnd when questioned about AMLO’s statements, Garcia said, “We’re going to work together. Tesla Hand in hand, they can clarify and verify that they are not using the water for human consumption, that they are using treated water, and that consumption is minimal.

“New Lion It delivers 3,000 liters (liters per second) of purified water and occupies less than 100 liters (liters per second) of the Tesla, so there is no problem with water issues. Yes, there is water, there will be more for the future of our state,” explained the head of state.