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PVEM proposes measures to support young entrepreneurs in Mexico State and boost local trade

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Green Party parliamentary group in Mexico State proposed giving youth-led businesses priority in government purchases and service contracts.
  • A second measure would offer tax benefits to companies that buy from sustainable businesses led by young people in the state.
  • The proposals aim to promote local consumption and help youth projects become established businesses creating jobs.

Mexicoโ€™s Green Party wants state and municipal governments to give preference to products and services provided by young entrepreneurs in Mexico State.

The proposal forms part of a two-measure package presented by Josรฉ Couttolenc Buentello, the partyโ€™s parliamentary coordinator. It calls for public administrations to prioritize youth-led ventures when purchasing goods or contracting services.

There is plenty of talent and willingness to work. We are proud to see so many young people who want to get ahead while also thinking about protecting our planet.

โ€” Josรฉ Couttolenc BuentelloHe described the environmental focus of youth-led businesses in Mexico State.

The second measure would provide tax benefits to companies that buy products or hire services from sustainable businesses led by young people in the state. The proposals are linked to an initiative from Mexico State Governor Delfina Gรณmez รlvarez and focus on sustainable development, social innovation and the circular economy.

We support them fully, with concrete action and real opportunities.

โ€” Josรฉ Couttolenc BuentelloHe outlined the Green Partyโ€™s support for young entrepreneurs.

Couttolenc said young entrepreneurs have developed projects to address environmental problems, including rainwater collection, leak detection, material reuse and compostable packaging. โ€œThere is plenty of talent and willingness to work. We are proud to see so many young people who want to get ahead while also thinking about protecting our planet,โ€ he said.

The party says government purchasing and private-sector incentives could help move these ideas from projects to established businesses. โ€œWe want to see these ideas become solid businesses, creating jobs and helping Mexico State grow,โ€ Couttolenc said.

We want to see these ideas become solid businesses, creating jobs and helping Mexico State grow.

โ€” Josรฉ Couttolenc BuentelloHe explained the intended economic effect of the proposals.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.