Spanish Royals at FITUR / Progress in Veracruz

Spanish Royals at FITUR. President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of the Spanish Royal Family’s participation at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), where they held talks with representatives from Mexican Indigenous communities.

She said the Kings of Spain engaged with Mexican states and spoke directly with Indigenous members, calling the dialogue meaningful for strengthening bilateral ties. “The Kings of Spain approached Mexico’s states at FITUR and spoke with members of Indigenous communities. These conversations matter. I would invite them to visit Mexico. It would be an important symbolic step,” Sheinbaum said.

The participation comes amid past diplomatic tensions between Mexico and the Spanish royal family, after former President López Obrador asked Spain to apologize for the colonial period, a request the Spanish royals declined.

New Investment for Veracruz. President Sheinbaum announced infrastructure and reconstruction projects for Veracruz with an investment of nearly MX$20 billion (US$1.15 billion) between 2026 and 2027. The funds will go toward highways, road rehabilitation, drinking water systems, river dredging and rechanneling, and housing for families affected by the 2025 rains. “Nearly MX$20 billion will be invested in Veracruz for highways, water, river dredging, rechanneling, and housing for people affected by last year’s floods,” Sheinbaum said.

Infrastructure Projects in Veracruz to Generate Over 33,000 Jobs. Infrastructure, Communications and Transport Minister Jesús Esteva outlined reconstruction and modernization works in Veracruz totaling MX$11.1 billion and generating more than 33,000 jobs. He said MX$4.3 billion is being invested due to storm damage, including 50 actions on 426km of federal roads and 35 actions on 287km of state roads, covering drainage, capacity expansion, slope stabilization, retaining walls, and 18 bridges.

Veracruz Strengthens Economic and Tourism Development. Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle highlighted progress in economic development, tourism, and support for agriculture, livestock, and fishing sectors. “We are paying down Veracruz’s debt and moving in the right direction,” Nahle said, adding that under Plan México, a project portfolio of more than US$4 billion has been secured for infrastructure and regional development.