Question

Maquiladoras are

a. ​import-export agents of the Mexican government.
b. ​production facilities in north-central Mexican states.
c. ​freight forwarders from Mexico.
d. ​exchange controls from central banks in Latin American countries.
e. ​global marketing programs established in Latin American countries.

Answer 1

Answer: b. ​production facilities in north-central Mexican states.

Explanation: A maquiladora is a company located in the north of Mexico, which usually imports the products with tax facilities, performs a manufacturing process and then exports the products to which they belong again, this figure is used to reduce production costs. Example: A textile company, manufactures the products outside the country and then the finished product returns to the origin.