As we enter 2026, the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is moving from background risk to an active strategic concern for governments, investors, and companies operating across North America.
Proven track record solving complex challenges
We work side by side with the people responsible for navigating regulation and public policy – public affairs, legal, corporate affairs and leadership teams who need clarity, anticipation and realistic options to make better decisions.
The Accord is a cross-border corporate intelligence newsletter produced by Alpine Group in Washington, Earnscliffe Strategies in Ottawa and InStrag in Mexico City, offering early signals and policy insight from the three capitals shaping the USMCA conversation.
The Accord supports legal, government affairs, and executive teams in anticipating risk and aligning cross-border strategies during the USMCA review.
If your organization has exposure to the USMCA review, we welcome a brief conversation to assess whether The Accord fits your strategic needs.
We understand all politics is local, that is why we are built to be the most trusted public affairs partner for multinational companies operating in Mexico and Latin America; shaping public policy environments that enable innovation, responsible growth, and long-term value creation across highly regulated and fast-changing industries.
Integrity and Ethics
We operate under the highest ethical standards. Trust, credibility, and responsible engagement with public institutions are non-negotiable in everything we do.
Transparency
We build and develop relationships with stakeholders and clients, with transparent communications, growing trust on us based on accountability.
Competence
Critical thinking, political intelligence, and rigorous analysis are at the core of our work. We turn complexity into clarity so our clients can make informed decisions.
Sustainable impact
We look beyond immediate wins. Our goal is to build trusted, long-term relationships with institutions and stakeholders, reducing uncertainty over time.
Collaboration and learning
We treat each mandate as a joint effort. We bring our expertise, but we build answers together with the people who know their business and context best.
How we work with our clients
Our approach is grounded in political intelligence, risk mitigation, and a clear understanding of the levers that shape influence across Latin America.
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Understand the business and political landscape
We start by understanding our clients’ business model, operating environment, and growth plans — and by mapping the policy issues and external forces that may affect them.
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Map stakeholders and anticipate risk
We analyze national and subnational dynamics, identify political, regulatory, and reputational risks, and map allies, authorities, and non-state actors shaping their operating context.
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Design and align strategy
We design advocacy and engagement strategies, public policy proposals, and regulatory positions that connect our clients’ objectives with institutional expectations.
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Monitor, adapt and inform decisions
We provide localized monitoring and strategic foresight to support timely, data-driven decisions as political and regulatory environments evolve.
Our LatAm footprint
Beyond our global alliances, we’ve helped multinational companies understand key regulatory trends across Latin American markets. We deliver on-the-ground intelligence, local execution, and seamless coordination in the region's most relevant jurisdictions.
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Coverage of 15+ LatAm countries
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In-house coordination and single-point-of-contact across jurisdictions
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Aligned standards, reporting, political and regulatory analysis framework
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Field-tested collaboration model for monitoring, advocacy, intelligence, and stakeholder engagement
“Our role is to help clients move from uncertainty to informed choices – with realistic options, not wishful thinking.”
— Partner, InStrag Public Affairs.
What makes InStrag different
Several elements define how we operate and how our clients experience working with us.
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From tech to traditional industries
We built our reputation working with global technology companies and digital platforms, and we now apply that experience to sectors such as energy, health, infrastructure and consumer goods.
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Ethical, results-oriented methodology
We combine political and regulatory intelligence with clear hypotheses, structured analysis and measurable outcomes for the business – always within strong ethical standards and full legal compliance.
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Senior involvement and long-term relationships
Partners and senior advisors stay closely involved throughout mandates, building long-term relationships rather than transactional engagements.
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Regional and global perspective
We operate with a regional lens in Latin America and collaborate with partners in Washington, D.C. and the FIPRA Network, connecting local realities with global dynamics.
Let’s talk about your context
If you are navigating public affairs, regulatory or political challenges in Mexico or Latin America and are not sure what kind of support you need, we can start with a conversation. From there, we can decide together if and how we can help.
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InStrag Public Affairs is a boutique consulting firm specialized in public affairs for companies operating in Mexico and across Latin America.
