New Record in FDI Inflows into Mexico in Q1 2025

The Ministry of Economy reports that, as of the first quarter of 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Mexico totaled USD 21.373 billion, a 5.4% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024 (USD 20.313 billion), setting a new historical record for the period since data has been recorded.

Source: Ministry of Economy
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Development Poles for Wellbeing Are Underway

  • The incentives for investing in the Development Poles for Wellbeing include a 100% immediate deduction on investment in new fixed assets, a 25% deduction for training programs, and an additional 25% deduction for supporting research and development initiatives.
  • The Development Poles for Wellbeing aim to foster territorial development throughout the country, link productive processes, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and increase national content, according to the Ministry of Economy.

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Economy, reported that as part of the Plan México, 11 Economic Development Poles for Wellbeing (PODECOBI) are currently underway, 14 have been approved, and four more are under evaluation, with the goal of promoting Shared Prosperity for all Mexicans.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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Investment of 612 million MXN in highway projects in Baja California Sur

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), led by Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, announced that between 2025 and 2026, a total of 612 million MXN will be allocated to priority highway infrastructure projects in Baja California Sur.

The Ministry highlighted ongoing works in the state, such as the construction of the Glorieta Fonatur Underpass in Los Cabos, which is already underway; the modernization of the La Paz–Ciudad Insurgentes highway; the repair of bridges damaged by natural events; and the strengthening of the Road Maintenance Program.

Source: SICT
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New Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting

Objective: To connect 15 million people who currently have no internet access.

The Head of the Federal Executive emphasized that the initiative separates functions related to economic competition and transfers them to the Antitrust Commission; it also restores the rights of audiences and community radio stations.

  • CFE will be able to provide internet service in uncovered areas on equal terms with private providers.
  • The initiative does not concentrate powers in the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, while economic competition functions will be transferred to the new Antitrust Commission to be established within the Ministry of Economy.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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Banobras issues MXN 20 billion in bonds

Through three traditional bonds in the local debt market, Banobras issued MXN 20 billion.

The proceeds from the issuance will be used to support the achievement of the Administration’s strategic projects under the Mexico Plan, as well as to finance or refinance infrastructure projects that foster development and shared prosperity.

Source: Banobras

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The Undersecretariat of Communications and Transportation will have new powers

By resolution, it is granted the responsibility of developing urban infrastructure and public passenger transport projects, as well as participating in the construction and modernization of solid waste management and treatment systems.

Source: Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT)

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D.O.F. Agreement

Historic Investment of Over MXN 186.56 Billion in 37 Hydraulic Infrastructure Projects

The Government of Mexico, through the National Water Commission (Conagua), will develop 37 infrastructure projects with a historic investment of more than MXN 186.56 billion, of which over MXN 30.88 billion will be allocated in 2025 as part of the Mexico Plan. This plan will accelerate public works in 2025 and increase food sovereignty, among other goals, announced President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

During the morning press conference, Conagua’s Director General, Efraín Morales López, stated that the projects are expected to generate over 65,000 direct jobs across all 32 states of the country.

Source: National Water Commission (Conagua)

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