PPEF’s 2026 Budget Drives Connectivity, Rail, Port Growth

This week in infrastructure, the 2026 budget boosts the ATDT with fresh funding to drive connectivity and cybersecurity, while rail, road, and port projects take center stage in Plan México. Authorities kicked off the Mexico City-Nuevo Laredo train, and new agreements push forward the long-awaited Otay Mesa East Port of Entry. 

On the digital front, IDB Invest and Nokia launched a US$50 million facility to expand secure connectivity across Latin America.

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PPEF 2026 Allocates MX$3.85 Billion to Strengthened ATDT

Mexico allocated MX$3.85 billion (US$206 million) to ATDT in the PPEF 2026 to boost digital sovereignty, expand telecom and internet access, strengthen cybersecurity, advance regulatory reforms, modernize public services, and support space projects.

PPEF 2026 Prioritizes Rail, Ports, and Roads Investment

Mexico’s PPEF 2026 earmarks MX$104.5 billion (US$5.59 billion) for rail, port, and road projects, advancing Plan México. Investments include over 3,000km of new train lines, the Mayan Train, the Isthmus Corridor, highways, and 15 Well-Being Hubs to strengthen logistics, boost competitiveness, and drive regional development.

Authorities Begin Mexico-City-Nuevo Laredo Train

Mexico launched construction of the first section of the Mexico City–Nuevo Laredo rail line, a 396km project set to boost mobility and connectivity in Nuevo Leon.

IDB Invest, Nokia Launch US$50 Million Facility for Connectivity

IDB Invest and Nokia launched a US$50 million facility in Mexico to expand secure digital connectivity across Latin America, supporting telecom providers with flexible financing to accelerate broadband deployment, strengthen competitiveness, foster innovation, and drive digital inclusion in underserved communities.

FIBRA Macquarie Buys Vallejo Logistics Asset for US$34.8 Million

FIBRA Macquarie acquired a US$34.8 million logistics facility in Vallejo, Mexico City, through a sale-leaseback, strengthening its Central Mexico portfolio with 34 properties and boosting long-term rental growth potential.

New Agreements Advance US-Mexico Otay Mesa East Port Project

The United States and Mexico are moving forward with the US$1.3 billion Otay Mesa East Port of Entry, a binational project designed to modernize border infrastructure, strengthen security, ease congestion, reduce emissions, and enhance trade flows across the CaliBaja mega-region.

Mexico to Build 3,000km of Passenger Rail by 2030

Mexico’s 2025–2030 Infrastructure Program outlines 3,000km of new passenger rail, benefiting 49 million people, boosting connectivity, and supporting regional growth under the principle of Shared Prosperity.