Fonatur Roundabout in Baja California Sur: Investment of 469 Million MXN

The 1.5 km project consists of a grade-separated interchange, a signalized roundabout, and urban infrastructure including an inclusive pedestrian bridge, walkways, and sidewalks covering a total area of 19,500 square meters, a 3,000-square-meter bike path, public lighting, and traffic and pedestrian signals.

An investment of 469 million MXN will be allocated to the project, of which 200 million MXN are designated for the current year and the remaining 269 million MXN for 2026.

The project will benefit 2.6 million tourists who visit the region annually, as well as 351,000 residents of Los Cabos.

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

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53 Billion MXN for Road Infrastructure in 2025

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), led by Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, announced that MXN 53 billion will be allocated this year to road infrastructure, enabling the creation of more than 150,000 jobs, both direct and indirect.

The Ministry outlined the allocation of resources and goals for 2025:

  • 3.197 billion MXN for 109 km of continuity projects;
  • 10.254 billion MXN in 2025 for 2,220 km distributed across 10 priority corridors;
  • 1.775 billion MXN for 21 bridges and road interchanges;
  • 2.730 billion MXN in 2025 for 904 km within the Lázaro Cárdenas del Río Program;
  • 1.880 billion MXN for the Guerrero Road Program, which includes the rehabilitation of 68 bridges;
  • 3 billion MXN in 2025 for 2,107 artisanal roads;
  • 30.476 billion MXN in 2025 for the maintenance of 48,653 km of routine network and 9,472 km of periodic maintenance.

Source: SICT
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Mexico Plan: Decree to Encourage Investment from International Pharmaceutical Companies

As part of the Mexico Plan, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that a decree will be published this week in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF) to encourage international pharmaceutical companies to invest, starting in 2026, in projects focused on the production of medicines and medical supplies within national territory. The goal is to position the country as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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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

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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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