Maquila law

perspectives from paraguayan experience and a systematic review in Latin America (2022-2023)

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to determine the amounts and contributions related to the issue of the Maquila Law in Latin America, 2022-2023. It was based on a qualitative approach, non-experimental design with a transectional, descriptive and analytical nature. A systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA method, and the search for sources was carried out in Google Scholar in 2023. The inclusion criteria were: Maquila Law, Maquila and Latin America as keywords, sources between the years 2022 to 2023, any language and type of articles. The exclusion criteria were: bibliographies published outside the range of years mentioned and with damaged links. 16 bibliographic sources were found, excluding 9 for not referring to the research topic. Therefore, 7 sources were analyzed for the effect. The main results are: 48.2% of the 220 makeup companies located in Paraguay are located in the department of Alto Paraná, 34.1% in Central and 7.7% in Amambay; The maquila promotes industrial development, job creation and increased exports. It is concluded that the strategic location of Paraguay and the Triple Border, together with low-cost labor, have allowed us to take advantage of synergies with MERCOSUR.