Mexico in Brief

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From Mexico in Brief Newsletter

  • SLIM AND PEMEX NEGOTIATE FUNDING FOR NEW OIL AND GAS PROJECTS.

    Mexican businessman Carlos Slim is currently in discussions with Mexican public state oil company PEMEX about the possibility of forming a strategic alliance to finance and operate two major oil and gas fields: Zama, located in the Gulf of Mexico, which is one of the most significant oil discoveries in recent years, and Ixachi, the most important natural gas discovery in Mexico in the last 25 years. Through his company, Grupo Carso, Slim aims to invest in these strategic projects to boost Mexico’s energy production. This potential partnership highlights Slim’s growing influence in the energy sector and could enhance PEMEX’s operational capabilities.

  • SUMITOMO EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN NUEVO LEÓN.

    Sumitomo Drive Technologies, a global Japanese manufacturer specializing in power transmission and control products, is investing approximately U.S.$50 million to expand its operations in the Mexican State of Nuevo León. This expansion includes the construction of a new plant that will focus on producing speed reducers for various industries, such as automotive, mining, and food processing. The new facility is expected to create around 100 jobs and will further strengthen Sumitomo's presence in the region.

  • FEMSA CONTINUES TO GROW IN MEXICO.

    The Mexican company FEMSA has announced an investment of approximately U.S.$3.2 billion in Mexico over the next two years. The funds will be used to strengthen the company's core operations and accelerate long-term growth in the country, primarily focusing on expanding Oxxo stores, enhancing marketing strategies, and better segmenting the convenience store market. This significant investment reaffirms FEMSA’s commitment to Mexico’s economic development and job creation.

  • NEW BILLIONAIRE MINING PROJECT WILL REACTIVATE SONORA MINE.

    Coeur Mining, a U.S.-based growing precious metals producer company, has acquired the Las Chispas mine located in the Mexican State of Sonora, with an investment of approximately U.S.$1.6 billion. This project aims to reactivate operations at a polymetallic mine primarily focused on silver. It is expected to create around 1,000 direct jobs and will continue to utilize solar energy in its operations.

  • THE HOME DEPOT STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN MEXICO.

    The Home Depot, North American home improvement retailer, plans to invest approximately U.S.$1.3 billion in Mexico between 2025 and 2028. The company aims to open five new stores each year, ultimately reaching a total of 165 locations in the country. This investment is expected to create 2,000 direct jobs, increasing the company's workforce in Mexico to over 20,000 employees.

  • MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS TO DRIVE GROWTH IN BAJA CALIFORNIA.

    Sempra Infrastructure, a leading North American energy infrastructure company, will invest approximately U.S.$3.5 billion in the Mexican State of Baja California to develop two major energy projects: the ECA LNG plant in Ensenada and the Cimarrón Wind Farm in Tecate. Set to begin operations in 2026, these projects will boost the region’s energy capacity and create around 19,000 jobs.

  • MABE BOOSTS MEXICO’S INDUSTRIAL GROWTH WITH MAJOR INVESTMENT.

    Mexican home appliances company Mabe, plans to invest approximately U.S.$668 million in Mexico between 2025 and 2027, reinforcing Mexico's position as a key hub in the global appliance industry. This investment aims to enhance the company’s infrastructure, technology, and sustainable production. It will support national suppliers, particularly in the Bajío region, and expand Mabe’s plant in the Mexican State of Guanajuato, increasing refrigerator production and creating new jobs. 

  • MERCADO LIBRE EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN MEXICO.

    Argentina-based e-commerce company Mercado Libre announced an investment of approximately U.S.$170 million in Mexico, marking its largest annual investment in the country. This represents a 38% increase compared to last year’s investment. The funds will be used to expand logistics capacity, strengthen brand positioning, and hire around 10,000 new employees in areas such as financial services, logistics, commerce, and administration. Mexico remains the company’s second-largest growth market, with over one million small and medium-sized businesses operating on its platform.