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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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
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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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.
Source: Presidency of the Republic
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
