People's Governor Libia Dennise inaugurated the 92nd Edition of SAPICA More than 2,000 brands will exhibit 7.5 million pairs of footwear and leath
People’s Governor Libia Dennise inaugurated the 92nd Edition of SAPICA
More than 2,000 brands will exhibit 7.5 million pairs of footwear and leather goods from March 4 to 6
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“In Mexico, what should unite us must be the defense of our sovereignty. The defense and unity around the economic sectors that have given so much not only to the country but also through exports have made countries that are now trading partners strong. We cannot treat friends as rivals. We cannot treat those who have been trading partners as enemies,” said the Governor of the People, Libia Dennise Garcia Munoz Ledo, at the inauguration of the 92nd Edition of SAPICA.
“Today I want to express our full support for the Government of Mexico, in the support that it must have from the State Governments in the face of the tariffs that have been announced,” said Libia.
In light of the imposition of 25% tariffs on Mexico by the United States, the State Executive mentioned that in Guanajuato they will promote respect for international treaties on trade, of which Mexico and the United States are part.
“Today is the time to remain united as sectors, to continue supporting industry and local companies, to continue encouraging small, medium and large companies to generate value chains that allow us to move forward in this and all sectors,” said the Governor of Guanajuato.
In the 92nd Edition of Sapica, the State Governor said that in recent years the industry has overcome problems that have impacted the growth of the sector. However, she said, the sector has remained united, thriving with a view to the future.
“I want to give a broad recognition to the companies that make up the great community of the footwear industry in our State, to recognize today all their capacity, because you have shown the spirit and character that we, the people of Guanajuato, have; that we do not give up in the face of adversity, but rather, we always see a way to overcome it and move forward,” said Libia Dennise.
SAPICA, the Leather and Footwear Show opened its doors at the Poliforum to show Mexico and Latin America the latest in fashion for the fall-winter 2025 season.
This event, the largest of its kind in the region, attracts buyers from all over the world. In this edition, more than 2,400 brands will be presented from March 4 to 6. More than 14,000 visitors from 17 countries are expected, generating an economic impact of more than 43 million pesos.
In the opening ceremony, the ‘Forgers of Our Industry’ Award was also presented to 13 women and men with a career spanning between 30 and 58 years in the footwear industry in Leon, the recognition of their dedication, effort and knowledge celebrates their work, which contributes to Leon continuing to be the World Footwear Capital.
The event was attended by Alejandra Gutierrez Campos, Mayor of Leon; and Mayors of San Francisco del Rincon and Roberto Garcia Urbano from Purisima del Rincon were also present, as well as representatives of the business chambers of Guanajuato.
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