Protests in Los Angeles / Heineken New Investment

Protests in Los Angeles, Mexicans Deported. President Claudia Sheinbaum denied allegations that her administration promoted or encouraged violent protests in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, following recent immigration raids. She described these claims as false, taken out of context, and part of a strategy aimed at creating diplomatic tensions between Mexico and the United States. “This is not a criticism of the President; it is an attempt to escalate conflict between Mexico and the United States,” she added. Sheinbaum also reported that 61 Mexicans have been detained so far in the immigration raids in Los Angeles, California.

President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated the Mexican government’s commitment to protecting the human rights of its nationals abroad, regardless of their immigration status. Sheinbaum also condemned the violent incidents that occurred during the demonstrations, including the burning of police vehicles, which she described as “more an act of provocation than of resistance.” She called on the Mexican community in Los Angeles to avoid provocations and to engage only in peaceful protest. 

Heineken to Build New Plant in Yucatan. Oriol Bonaclocha, CEO, Heineken, confirmed a US$2.75 billion investment in Yucatan, scheduled between 2025 and 2028. The executive explained that this investment includes the construction of a new brewery in the municipality of Kanasin, Yucatan. The facility is expected to create over 3,000 jobs and will supply the Yucaaán Peninsula by leveraging the infrastructure and connectivity of southeastern Mexico.

“We have a clear vision. We trust in Mexico, its people, and everything we can build together. Our company was founded here in 1890, and we will continue to make history by delivering moments of joy that inspire a better world,” Binaclocha stated.

Industrial Park Program to Expand. Héctor Ibarzábal, CEO, Fibra Prologis, and advisor to the Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks, announced that the industrial park development program initially planned for 100 parks will now reach 116, with an investment exceeding US$623 million.

“This program is advancing more efficiently than expected. Since October, we have launched 13 parks from the initial goal of 100, and we now expect to complete 116. Our current 4,000 tenants are driving new investments, with 44% of activity originating from the United States,” Ibarzábal said. “The value of these parks amounts to US$623 million, while the total value of our existing parks is close to US$5 billion,” he added.