The maquiladoras in the North of the country have been the focus of much attention in terms of the violation of the right to health of their workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.  Lear Corporation was accused for having a high number of deaths related to Covid-19 in their factory in Ciudad Ju[arez, Chihuahua, which has caused concern for the health of their workers.

For more information about the allegations in Spanish, please see our website.

The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre contacted Lear Corporation to respond to the allegations; their response can be found below.