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36 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2025 Nearshoring Isn't Magic While nearshoring is trending, Hernández offers a reality check: "It's not a magic wand," he says. "Proximity to the U.S. isn't enough. You need legal certainty, infrastructure, skilled talent, and a govern- ment that makes things happen." He defines Guanajuato's approach as that of a "business-oriented government," one committed to delivering results for investors. Looking Ahead: From Workforce to 'Thinkforce' The vision is ambitious: to become Latin America's leading electronics manufacturing hub. To achieve this, Guanajuato is upgrading infrastructure, foster- ing innovation, and creating meaningful public-pri- vate partnerships. "We don't just have a skilled workforce," Hernán- dez says. "We have a skilled thinkforce. That's what sets us apart." What's Next? The Future Is in Motion Guanajuato is already working on the design of public policies to support the evolution of key sec- tors toward electronics integration. From support in IPC certifications to the attraction of semiconductor processes such as ATP (assembly, testing, and pack- aging), the state is preparing for what's coming. And while strategies are still being refined at the federal level, Guanajuato already has a plan in motion. "In the electronics sector, Guanajuato has set things in motion and defined its course," Hernández says. "We work tirelessly to ensure that the companies that place their trust in us see long- term results—not just in profitability, but in opera- tional excellence and social impact. We do this hand in hand with Global Electronics Association, IECA, and a growing network ready to thrive." SMT007 Lorena Villanueva is director of Global Electronics Association Mexico.