Mexico in Brief

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From Mexico in Brief Newsletter

  • MEXICO LAUNCHED FIVE BILLION EUROBOND FOR PEMEX.

    The Mexican government launched a U.S.$5.88 billion eurobond issuance in three tranches: 4-year bonds for up to U.S.$2.65 billion, 8-year bonds for up to U.S.$1.76 billion, and 12-year bonds for up to U.S.$1.47 billion, to partially finance a U.S.$9.9 billion bond buyback by state oil company Pemex. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to alleviate Pemex’s financial burdens, which include approximately U.S.$100 billion in total debt. The funds will be used to repurchase, redeem, and retire certain outstanding securities, looking to improve Pemex’s debt maturity profile and reduce immediate financial pressures.

  • PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS TARGET MEXICO.

    Private equity funds plan to invest up to U.S.$5 billion in Mexico in 2025, focusing on infrastructure, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Despite a slight decrease from 2024, confidence in Mexico remains strong due to its key role in North American supply chains. Investments are expected to have a 4–15-year horizon, supporting long-term economic growth.

  • SIGMA EXPANDS PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES IN YUCATÁN.

    Sigma Alimentos, a Mexican food company, is investing approximately U.S.$23 million to expand its operations in the Mexican State of Yucatán. The investment includes a new production line for pork chops and the modernization of its Mérida plant. Additionally, a new cold storage and distribution center was inaugurated in the Central Business Park of Mérida, with a capacity to handle around 2,800 tons of perishable products. The project aims to enhance distribution efficiency and service levels across the southeast region of Mexico.

  • NEW INVESTMENT EXPANDS GRUPOSOMAR’S FACILITIES.

    Grupo Somar, a Mexican pharmaceutical company, is investing approximately U.S.$12.4 million to upgrade its production and research facilities in the region of Valle de México. The investment includes a new effervescent product plant in Chalco, expansions of soft gelatin and solid oral lines in Naucalpan and Chalco, and over 100 clinical studies. The project is expected to create 200 direct and more than 600 indirect jobs, supporting Mexico’s pharmaceutical manufacturing growth.

  • GE AEROSPACE BOOSTS ITS MEXICAN OPERATIONS.

    U.S.-based aerospace and aviation company GE Aerospace is investing approximately U.S.$29.4 million in Mexico to upgrade its facilities in the Mexican States of Sonora and Coahuila. The Sonora plant will modernize production of critical aircraft engine parts, while the Coahuila site will acquire new machinery for sensors, ignition systems, and electromechanical components. This investment strengthens Mexico’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities and supports high standards in quality, safety, and delivery.

  • LG EXPANDS OPERATIONS WITH NEW PLANT IN QUERÉTARO.

    The South Korean multinational company LG Electronics, specializing in consumer electronics, home appliances, and communications, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in the Mexican State of Querétaro with an investment of approximately U.S.$194 million. The plant will produce automotive components such as cameras, LEDs, and motors. Initially, it will employ around 630 workers, with plans to double the workforce in the near future. This expansion underscores LG’s commitment to innovation and its growing presence in Mexico's automotive sector.

  • OPERADORA CICSA & FCC LEAD NEW PASSENGER TRAIN PROJECT.

    The consortium composed of Mexican infrastructure and construction company Operadora CICSA, which is a subsidiary of Grupo Carso, and Spanish infrastructure company FCC Construcción, has been awarded a contract worth approximately U.S.$1.59 billion to design and build 111 kilometers of the Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger train. The project connects Saltillo, Coahuila, and Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, with work starting on September and a timeline of around 960 days for completion. Part of the larger Northeast rail corridor under Plan México, the project aims to boost regional mobility, use at least 30% local labor, prioritize national steel, and integrate passenger operations with existing freight infrastructure.