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

  • WOODSIDE ENERGY INCREASES INVESTMENT IN MEXICO’S DEEPWATER TRION PROJECT.

    Woodside Energy, an Australian oil and gas company developing the Trion deepwater field off the coast of Mexico in partnership with Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), invested approximately U.S.$884 million in 2025 on equipment and infrastructure to advance the project’s development toward first production. The investment supported the installation of key components, including the floating production unit and subsea equipment, with drilling of the first production well scheduled to begin in 2026 and commercial output targeted for 2028. The progress at Trion represents a significant step in advancing Mexico’s first deepwater oil development under private participation.

  • GENERAL MOTORS REAFFIRMS LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN MEXICO.

    General Motors, the U.S. automotive manufacturer with a longstanding production footprint in Mexico, has committed to invest approximately U.S.$1 billion in its Mexican manufacturing operations during 2026 and 2027, reinforcing its local production capabilities despite recent political rhetoric suggesting trade tensions. The investment is part of GM’s strategy to strengthen innovation and adapt its business toward the domestic market, aligning with efforts to support local manufacturing and respond to evolving customer needs in Mexico. GM has four plants in Mexico where it manufactures light vehicles, trucks, and engines, and the company reported solid sales performance in 2025, maintaining its position as a major player in the Mexican automotive industry.

  • CEMEX PLANS DEBT ISSUANCE TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL STRATEGY.

    Mexican multinational building materials company Cemex is planning to issue approximately U.S.$410 million in long-term debt with a five-year tenor through the Mexican stock exchange, according to S&P National Ratings. The issuance is expected to consist of unsecured long-term notes with a variable coupon linked to the TIIE reference rate, and proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including refinancing and potential repurchases or redemptions of existing obligations. The move comes as Cemex has been working to strengthen its credit profile, improve debt maturities, and maintain financial flexibility following efforts to return to investment-grade status, including past placements in the debt markets.

  • CARSO EXPANDS UPSTREAM ENERGY POSITION WITH FIELD ACQUISITION.

    Grupo Carso, a diversified Mexican conglomerate with interests across infrastructure, industrial, retail and energy sectors, has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in the Ichalkil and Pokoch offshore oilfields in the Gulf of Mexico by purchasing Fieldwood México, a subsidiary of Lukoil International, for approximately U.S.$270 million and assuming around U.S.$330 million of related debt, consolidating full ownership of both assets. The offshore fields, located in shallow waters off the coast of the Mexican State of Campeche, add to Carso’s existing upstream portfolio and are expected to reinforce the company’s presence in hydrocarbon production and support its broader energy strategy.

  • BETTERWARE ACQUIRES TUPPERWARE OPERATIONS IN MEXICO AND BRAZIL.

    Mexican direct-to-consumer company Betterware México, known for its home organization and household solutions business, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Latin American operating assets of Tupperware, primarily in Mexico and Brazil, for approximately U.S.$250 million. The transaction includes the purchase of Tupperware’s regional businesses and a perpetual, exclusive license for the Tupperware brand across Latin America, bringing together three leading direct-to-consumer brands under Betterware’s holding company, BeFra and strengthening Betterware’s presence and operational scale in the region. The acquisition is targeted to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions.

  • ESENTIA ENERGY SYSTEMS LAUNCHES EXPANSION PLAN IN MEXICO.

    Esentia Energy Systems, a natural gas infrastructure and distribution company, has started the first phase of a multi-stage expansion plan with projects including the construction of a gas compression station in the Mexican State of Aguascalientes, as part of a broader investment program estimated at approximately U.S.$680 million. The initiative is designed to increase natural gas transport capacity and support growing demand for energy and electricity in central and western Mexico, with further phases expected to enhance infrastructure and service delivery across strategic markets.

  • MEXICO ANTICIPATES INVESTMENT BOOST THROUGH MAJOR TOURISM FAIR.

    Mexico could attract up to approximately U.S.$597 million in investments and business opportunities through its recent participation in the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 2026 that took place in Madrid at the end of January, according to the Mexican Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism. At the same event, developers also presented Náutica Residences, a real estate project in Cancun with an investment of approximately U.S.$273 million, that is already under construction. This project is expected to generate employment and further signal confidence in Mexico’s tourism-linked real estate market.

  • COX SECURES FINANCING FOR MAJOR ENERGY ACQUISITION.

    Cox Group, a Spanish multinational utility company specializing in water and energy, has secured approximately U.S.$2.65 billion in syndicated bank financing to support its planned acquisition of Iberdrola México, advancing a transaction originally announced in July 2025. The financing has been arranged with participation from leading international lenders and complements Cox’s own capital and institutional investor funding, positioning the company to complete the purchase and expand its presence in the Mexican energy market. Cox has also obtained the necessary regulatory approvals in Mexico to proceed, reinforcing confidence in the deal and the strategic importance of the country within its growth agenda.