By diversifying their investments in different sectors, these family clans have managed to establish a significant presence in the state’s economic landscape.
Their growth has been driven by strategies that have allowed them to adapt to market fluctuations.
These are the four most powerful families in Hidalgo
Rayek Mizrahi Family
This family’s wealth comes from the textile industry, where they started their business, Confecciones Rayek. The current leader of the company is Víctor Rayek Mizrahi, who moved to Hidalgo in 1992. The son of Syrian immigrants, he began his career as a salesman in his parents’ store, which allowed him to learn about clothing design, manufacturing, and marketing.
Burgos Esparza Family
The main representative of this family is Hugo Burgos Esparza, director of Amanali Country Club & Náutica. As of 2018, the company generated nearly $40 million in profits.
Amanali Country Club & Náutica was founded in 2006 in Tepeji del Río, Hidalgo. It is recognized as the state’s most important luxury development and also houses the only golf course in the region. In September 2023, the businessman expressed his support for Claudia Sheinbaum, candidate of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena). According to local media reports, Burgos Esparza was one of the figures who signed the Unity Agreement for Transformation in Hidalgo.
Hernández Venegas Family
Another of Hidalgo’s wealthy families is the Hernández Venegas, owners of Grupo Autofin. The company, founded in 1987, sells new cars of various brands, operating through a self-financing system.
Juan Antonio Hernández Venegas, founder of this business, was listed in 2018 by Business Class magazine as one of the 10 most influential businessmen in Hidalgo.
Paredes Meza Family
This family’s business history began in 1972 with Materiales “El Llano,” a business focused on the sale of construction supplies. Later, they moved into the logistics sector after obtaining a concession to transport Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) products with their company, Transportes Noé Paredes.
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