PODECOBI are articulated productive ecosystems, where the State acts as an investment promoter, a driver of local capacities, and a facilitator of public and
logistical services. They are designed to boost economic activity and foster shared prosperity through economic and social impacts.

The Chetumal PODECOBI covers an area of 87.80 hectares, which meets the selection criteria established in the Agreement issuing the Guidelines for
Economic Development Poles for Wellbeing, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on May 22, 2025.

The characteristics of the development pole and surrounding municipalities are as follows:
I. Macrolocation: Southernmost part of the state of Quintana Roo.
II. Communication and Connectivity: Land connectivity via Federal Highway 186 Escárcega-Chetumal. The Chetumal International Airport and a Maya Train station are located 3.5 km away, and the Chetumal seaport is 2 km away.
III. Population: The total population of Othón P. Blanco, Bacalar, and Bacalar is 275,402.
IV. Social feasibility: The National Institute of Indigenous Peoples reported that it was not applicable to carry out the indigenous consultation process.
V. Education: Institutions of higher and upper secondary education are present within the PODECOBI and surrounding municipalities.
VI. Territorial: For the development of productive activities in the PODECOBI, the following productive vocations are considered priority and potential:
· Electric power
· Textile industry
· Metallurgy
· Machinery and equipment
· Agribusiness
· Information and communication technologies
· Industrial activities and international trade
· Storage and distribution of goods
VII. Industrial feasibility: The designated land use is "Industrial Park with Customs-Controlled Area (PIRFE) – Action polygon subject to a partial urban development program."
VIII. Sustainability: According to the individual ruling issued by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the project is environmentally viable, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and the implementation of specific measures for ecological protection and water management. Additionally, the site is not located within protected natural areas or indigenous lands.
IX. Services and infrastructure: The area has roadways, electric power, potable water, and connectivity.
X. Ownership: The parcels comprising the PODECOBI area are state public property.