Mexico in Brief

Mexico in Brief, our monthly newsletter, is available in this section. Our Mexico in Brief summarizes the most relevant business news in Mexico, and also lists the main Mexican economic indicators. Our file is organized by issue number and issue date. Please consult it at your convenience and send us any comments through the link appearing below, or emailing us at mexico.in.brief@jata.mx.

From Mexico in Brief Newsletter

  • GIM ANNOUNCED THREE MAJOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS TO COME.

    Grupo Inmobiliario Monterrey, or GIM, a Monterrey-based real estate group, has announced plans to invest over U.S.$3 billion in three major real‑estate and mixed‑use projects in the Mexican State of Nuevo León. The developments, among which is the Canada City Center, include large‑scale hubs in the municipalities of Escobedo and San Pedro Garza García, incorporating retail, residential, hotels, and infrastructure, and are expected to generate over 45,000 jobs. These investments reflect GIM’s strategy to deepen its footprint in high‑growth urban corridors and reinforce Nuevo León’s role as a premier destination for commercial and residential real‑estate.

  • SALESFORCE BETS BIG IN MEXICAN TECH OPERATIONS.

    Salesforce, a U.S.-based company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions, announced an investment of approximately U.S.$1 billion in its Mexican operations over the next five years. This funding will support the establishment of a new office in Mexico City and a Global Delivery Center, and aims to expand AI technologies. The initiative is expected to create hundreds of jobs, train thousands of Mexican students in AI and digital skills, and position Mexico as a regional hub for innovation and digital transformation, strengthening Salesforce’s presence across Latin America.

  • LG STRENGTHENS ITS MEXICAN MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT.

    LG Innotek, the electronics components division of South-Korean giant LG Electronics, has announced an investment of approximately U.S.$195 million to establish a new production plant in the Mexican State of Querétaro. The facility is expected to manufacture cameras, LEDs, motors, and other automotive and electronic components. In its initial phase, the project is expected to create approximately 630 jobs, with plans to double that workforce in the near future.

     

  • AEROSPACE LEADER EXPANDS HIGH-TECH OPERATIONS.

    Bombardier, the Canadian aerospace giant, has announced an investment of approximately U.S.$18 million to expand its manufacturing operations in the Mexican State of Querétaro. This project is expected to create around 246 highly specialized jobs and strengthen Bombardier’s presence in the region. The new phase of development focuses on enhancing production capacity and technical capabilities, further establishing this Mexican State as a key aerospace hub in Latin America.

  • U.S. TECH FIRM INVESTS BILLIONS IN MEXICO’S DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

    CloudHQ, a U.S.-based data center developer, has announced a significant investment of approximately U.S.$4.8 billion to build six large data centers in the Mexican State of Querétaro, mainly for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. The project aims to implement a waterless cooling system to enhance sustainability. It is expected to create around 7,200 construction jobs and 900 permanent positions once the facilities are operational in 2027.

  • COX EXPANDS ITS CLEAN ENERGY AND WATER PROJECTS IN MEXICO.

    The Spanish energy company Cox plans to invest approximately U.S.$6.4 billion in water and renewable energy projects by 2028, with nearly half of this amount directed toward investments in Mexico, which continues to be a strategic market for the company under the new energy regulations. This strategy follows Cox’s acquisition of the Mexican assets of Iberdrola, Spain’s energy group specializing in renewable power generation and energy. Cox expects that this investment will double its revenues by 2028.

  • DRONEMEX 2025: BILLIONAIRE INVESTMENTS TO COME.

    Mexico’s drone industry is expected to attract approximately U.S.$59.2 billion in investments. This projection was made during the DroneMex 2025 international congress held in October in the Mexican State of Querétaro, where opportunities in agriculture, security, entertainment, and aerospace were emphasized. Key initiatives discussed include airspace regulation, space exploration, and the development of the first domestically produced agricultural drone in Querétaro, which aims for complete local component production and a reduction in reliance on imports. DroneMex is an annual congress that brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, developers and others to attend conferences, specialized workshops, live exhibitions and other activities aimed for the drone industry.

  • DAIKIN EXPANDS MEXICAN MANUFACTURING BASE.

    Daikin Industries, a Japanese global company that focuses on climate control and refrigeration equipment, has inaugurated its third plant in the Mexican State of San Luis Potosí. Daikin also announced a new investment of approximately U.S.$60 million expected for 2026, which will expand production of a centrifugal water-cooled chiller line and electronic components in San Luis Potosí. The expansion is expected to enhance the region’s role in global manufacturing and support the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.