Google Cloud Announces First Mexican Data Region in Queretaro

Google Cloud has announced plans to establish its first data region in Mexico, located in Queretaro, marking its third data region in Latin America. Operations are set to begin in 2025. 

"This facility not only enhances the local digital infrastructure but also promotes digital skills and supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state," said Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, Queretaro's Secretary of Sustainable Development. He noted that both the exact investment and precise location remain undisclosed for competitive reasons.

This investment by Google Cloud follows recent commitments by Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), as previously reported by MBN. In recent years, other companies such as Cloud HQ, ODATA, Huawei and Santander have invested in data centers in Queretaro, totaling 26 units representing a projected total investment of over US$10 billion over the next decade, according to El Economista. 

"The influx of these major tech companies not only reinforces their strategic objectives but also positions Queretaro as a key and strategic destination. Queretaro is solidifying its role as the epicenter of data centers," Del Prete added.

Google Cloud currently operates 40 regions with 121 zones available in more than 200 countries and territories. The company added new regions in 2023 and 2024, including Berlin, Germany; Doha, Qatar; Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Looking ahead, Google plans further expansions to Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand, Greece, Norway, Austria, and Sweden.