...Let's Talk Mexican Industrial Real Estate with Enrique Lavín, Head of PGIM Latin America

...Let's Talk Mexican Industrial Real Estate with Enrique Lavín, Head of PGIM Latin America

Author: PGIM May 20, 2025 Duration: 16:54

Enrique Lavín provides critical insights into investing in Mexican industrial real estate by leveraging his market expertise and corporate finance/risk-opportunity background.

 

Laurie Chan, PGIM's Head of Alternative Investments, speaks with Enrique about the resilience of the Mexican Industrial Real Estate sector amidst U.S. trade volatility, nearshoring dynamics, and broader macro investment trends.

 

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Key Takeaways:

 

● Trade tariff impact on the Industrial Mexican Real Estate Sector. [3:07]

● Significant Nearshoring Opportunities in Mexican Industrial Real Estate. [5:51]

● Tailwind Risk Assessment & Headwind Development Prospects. [7:39]

● Mexican Industrial Real Estate Recession Resilience. [10:22]

● Reactions to U.S. Trade Tariffs & Future Outlook. [12:22]

● Summary of Mexican Industrial Real Estate Investments. [13:57]

 

*The views expressed herein are those of the speaker at the time the comments were made and may not be reflective of their current opinions and are subject to change without notice, and should not be considered investment advice.

 

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Shareables:

 

"Mexico secures, at least for now, a leading role in a global manufacturing platform." — Enrique Lavín, Head of LatAm Real Estate for PGIM #PGIMPodcasts #institutionalinvesting

 

"A return of nearshoring will make prospective tenants once again gravitate to Mexico as a prime destination for low-cost manufacturing." — Enrique Lavín, Head of LatAm Real Estate for PGIM #PGIMPodcasts #alternativeinvesting

 

"A revamped nearshoring wave is about to take off." — Enrique Lavín, Head of LatAm Real Estate for PGIM #PGIMPodcasts #institutionalnvesting #valueadd

 

"Mexico's preferential position in the new trade policy will drive incremental demand for industrial real estate." — Enrique Lavín, Head of LatAm Real Estate for PGIM #investing #alternativeinvesting


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