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Aaron Demerson and Annie Dennis Reinforce Texas–Mexico Competitiveness at INDEX National Meeting
February 19, 2026The Executive Council Meeting of INDEX Nacional, chaired by Eng. Humberto Martínez, is currently underway in Rio South Texas Region, reinforcing high-level collaboration between Mexico and U.S. manufacturing leadership.
Distinguished attendees includes:
- Humberto Martínez – President, INDEX Nacional
- Alfonso Valdés – Secretary, INDEX Nacional
- Jael Durán – Director, INDEX Nacional
- Felipe Villarreal – President, INDEX Nuevo León
- Alfredo Guajardo – President, INDEX Reynosa
- Ángel López – President, INDEX Yucatán
- Salvador Maese – President, INDEX Mexicali
- Enrique Morán – President, INDEX Nuevo Laredo
- José R. Ruiz – President, INDEX Metropolitana
- Joshua Rubin – Advisor, INDEX Nogales
Last night, the delegation was welcomed with a reception at Casa de Palmas, setting the stage for high-level dialogue and strategic coordination in the days that followed.
This strategic binational gathering is organized and coordinated by COSTEP, further strengthening its role as the institutional bridge connecting industry leaders across borders.
By convening national manufacturing leadership in Rio South Texas Region, COSTEP continues positioning the region as a strategic platform for supply chain integration, nearshoring expansion, and long-term industrial competitiveness.
Manufacturing leadership is built through coordination, trust, and institutional commitment.
Rio South Texas Region: One Region. Two Countries. One Future.







