Working as a police officer in Mexico-Chapter 1724 - 773: Are You Willing to Invest Again? (3)
Capítulo 1724: Chapter 773: Are You Willing to Invest Again? (3)
Another bald, slightly overweight man, Henry Foster, former “Texas Green Technology,” originally engaged in shale oil and gas environmental technology, later transformed into a founder of new energy solutions, responded: “Leader, what we are most concerned about is property rights protection and long-term policy stability. We bring capital and technology, but need clear rules to ensure our investments do not suffer losses due to changing circumstances.”
Victor stopped walking, standing beside a cluster of blooming red jasmine, turned to look at everyone, his gaze calm yet powerful: “Mr. Foster, gentlemen, I understand your concerns. You left the United States because it lost its rules and order, whereas Mexico and the areas under our influence are striving to establish new rules.”
He paused and continued walking as he spoke: “I can assure you of several basic principles: Legally transferred and registered assets and intellectual property will receive full protection under Mexican law and its extended jurisdiction. Second, within our controlled territories, we encourage and require real productive investment and technical innovation, which will be reflected in our tax and regulatory policies. Third, for partners willing to combine advanced technology, management experience with local resources, creating jobs and value, our doors are open, and they will be granted corresponding market access priority.”
He looked at Larson: “Take your precision sensors, for example; if you can establish production lines in Mexico, it would not only meet our own industrial upgrade needs but could also serve the entire Latin American market. The demand in the mining and infrastructure fields there is enormous.”
He then looked at Foster: “Your green energy solutions have a place in California and Texas. We are interested in sustainable energy, especially in water resource allocation and agriculture.”
A silver-haired elder, Charles Whitman, a former partner at a large East Coast investment fund, slowly spoke: “Leader, the prospects you paint are very attractive. But political risk remains. Although NATO now each has its agenda, it has not withdrawn troops. The ‘Freedom Alliance’ is also still present. The war is not over.”
Victor smiled.
“Mr. Whitman, you are correct; the war is not over. But its form has changed. The British and the French are carving out concessions and mining, the Polish are discussing economic cooperation with me, and the war has shifted from pure military confrontation to political maneuvering and economic contest under military standoff. This situation, paradoxically, creates a kind of… space of ‘stable instability’ for commercial activities. The real end may not be one side achieving total victory on the battlefield but various parties finding a balance in a new interest pattern. Meanwhile, those who establish ties early and strategically will occupy the most advantageous position.”
His gaze swept across everyone: “I have invited you here not to talk idly about the future. The Mexican National Development Bank and the Industrial Promotion Bureau are drafting detailed ‘Strategic Industry Cooperation and Investment Guidelines,’ and I need people like you with technology, experience, and international vision to provide practical advice and consider being the first participants. We can establish demonstration projects and joint ventures in Belize and Mexico as starting points and confidence assurance.”
Larson, Foster, and others exchanged glances.
The conversation lasted over an hour, from the garden to the observation deck, overlooking the river valley below the manor.
The atmosphere gradually shifted from initial cautious probing to becoming more pragmatic and enthusiastic. These people were astute businessmen; they sensed the opportunities where a new rising power offers a stage with immense potential beside the ruins of an Old Empire.
Lunch was a simple local flavor, and instead of delving into specific businesses, they talked about Belize’s eco-tourism and coffee planting.
Victor appeared relaxed and talkative, also showing concern for the accommodation of each representative’s family in Belize.
“I hope to obtain a greater degree of investment, may I ask, how much more are you willing to invest in Mexico?”
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