CTT Leads Industrial Boom, Water Plans: Infrastructure Week

This week in infrastructure, the Cuautitlan, Tultitlan, and Tepotzotlan (CTT) corridor takes center stage as the powerhouse driving nearly half of Mexico City’s booming industrial demand, while the government unveils an investment plan to transform public transport and education in the Eastern State of Mexico. Tragedy struck in Irapuato with a fatal Ferromex railcar accident now under investigation. In aviation, Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) kicks off eight key airport modernization projects. Mexico City raises the stakes on water sustainability by declaring the water footprint a national security priority.

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CTT Drives 47% of Industrial Demand in CDMX: CBRE

CTT corridor leads Mexico City’s booming industrial market in 2Q25, driving 47% of total activity amid record net absorption (+497% YoY), low vacancy (1.5%), and surging FDI and pre-leasing in logistics and manufacturing.

SICT Unveils MX$11.8 Billion Investment Plan for Eastern State of Mexico

As part of the Comprehensive Plan for the Eastern State of Mexico, the SICT has announced a MX$11.8 billion investment over the 2025–2027 period to enhance public transport, urban mobility, safe pathways, and educational infrastructure across nine municipalities. Projects include the Ixtapaluca Trolleybus, Mexibús expansion, repaving programs, bridge renovations, 1,000km of “Safe Paths,” and the construction of new high schools, benefiting 10 million people through coordinated federal, state, and municipal efforts.

Railcar Accident in Irapuato Kills Six; ARTF Probes

A loose railcar caused a fatal accident in Irapuato, Guanajuato, killing six people and injuring others after colliding with multiple vehicles. Authorities are investigating.

ASA to Develop Eight Airport Projects Worth MX$2.4 Billion

ASA awarded MX$15.9 million (US$940,000) to AFI Servicios for technical and sustainability studies supporting MX$2.4 billion in airport projects, including fuel pipeline upgrades, SAF plants, and new stations to modernize Mexico’s airport infrastructure.

Mexico City Declares Water Footprint a National Security Issue

Mexico City Congress recognizes the water footprint as vital for national security, integrating it into policy and budgets to promote sustainable water management and fiscal incentives for conservation.

NX Filtration Expands World's Largest HFNF Plant in Mexico

NX Filtration doubles the capacity of Mexico’s largest hollow fiber nanofiltration plant, advancing SAPAL’s water reuse program to treat 34M liters/day of municipal wastewater into drinking water.

Televisa Merges Izzi and Sky, Gains Profits but Loses Users

Grupo Televisa finalizes the integration of Izzi and Sky, achieving a 38% profit increase and 7% reduction in operating expenses through workforce optimization and synergies. The merger supports financing the full acquisition of Sky from AT&T, but the combined entity faces ongoing challenges with subscriber losses and strong competition from streaming platforms. Future efforts will focus on stabilizing the user base and creating competitive service offerings.

Hermosillo Goes Solar After MX$420 Million Water Investment

Hermosillo, Sonora, has invested MX$420 million since 2021 in water infrastructure, becoming Mexico’s first city to power its water utility fully with solar energy, cutting costs and boosting sustainability amid drought challenges.