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

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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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PEMEX: Guidelines for Mixed Development Schemes

The Board of Directors of Mexican Petroleum (PEMEX) approved the Guidelines for Mixed Development Schemes of the State-Owned Enterprise, Mexican Petroleum, and instructed their publication and registration.

“Artículo 11.- Petróleos Mexicanos y sus empresas filiales pueden celebrar contratos con particulares o esquemas para desarrollo mixto, incluyendo modalidades que les permitan asociarse o compartir costos, gastos, inversiones, riesgos y demás aspectos de las actividades de las que sean titulares, conforme a lo dispuesto en la Ley del Sector Hidrocarburos y en las disposiciones que al efecto emita su Consejo de Administración.”

Source: PEMEX

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Nichupté Vehicular Bridge Reports 77.8% Completion

The construction of the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge, a flagship project of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT) in Cancún, Quintana Roo, and which will provide access to the hotel zone of this major tourist destination, benefiting 1.3 million residents, has reached 77.8% completion.

The bridge has a total length of 11.2 kilometers, connecting Cancún’s hotel zone with Boulevard Colosio and Tulum, Kabah, and Bonampak Avenues.

It consists of an 8.8-kilometer bridge; a 103-meter metallic arch; two access interchanges measuring 2.4 kilometers—one connecting to Boulevard Luis Donaldo Colosio and another to Boulevard Kukulcán—as well as a bike lane, pedestrian walkways, bus stops, and a lighting system.

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

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Launch of the Freight Train Works for the Maya Train

  • The freight infrastructure will be built in two stages over a period of two years and six months, generating 26,200 direct jobs.
  • It will have intermodal terminals in Poxilá and Progreso, Yucatán; Cancún and Chetumal, Quintana Roo; and Palenque, Chiapas, which will serve as a connection point with the Interoceanic Train.

The Felipe Ángeles Corps of Engineers of the Ministry of National Defense will be responsible for constructing the Maya Train’s freight infrastructure, a project that will be linked to the development of the Port of Progreso, whose expansion is under the supervision of the Ministry of the Navy. Additionally, a station will be established in Palenque to connect with the Interoceanic Train.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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Works Begin on the Mexico City–Querétaro Train

  • It is part of the more than 3,000 km of passenger train tracks that will be built throughout the six-year term, connecting the center and north of the country.
  • Travel time between Querétaro and Mexico City will be reduced from six hours to two.
  • The construction of the railway project will boost the region’s economy by employing up to 200,000 workers.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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First Delivery of the Digital Investment Window

The Head of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, José Antonio Peña Merino, presented the first delivery of the Digital Investment Window, within the framework of the National Law to Eliminate Bureaucratic Procedures and Corruption, submitted to Congress. This initiative is based on the principle of having the same procedures, requirements, and timelines across all three levels of government and throughout the three stages of investment: incorporation, construction, and operation. It is designed to be 100 percent digital and aligned with the Mexico Plan and the Well-being Poles.

With the Digital Window:

  • A maximum timeframe of one year to start operations, even in the most complex investment cases involving numerous procedures.
  • A streamlined process involving just 32 procedures: 5 for incorporation, 19 for construction, and 8 for operation.
  • A 75% reduction in requirements.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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