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Lack of Investment Stalls Puerto Chiapas Development Hub
By José Escobedo - Mon, 01/19/2026 - 10:32
Several companies have expressed preliminary interest, but are demanding greater legal certainty and clearly defined fiscal incentives.
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Interoceanic Train Advances With New Stations, Regional Links
By MBN Staff - Tue, 11/25/2025 - 13:40
Sheinbaum inaugurates Line K stations, boosting the Interoceanic Train’s role in regional development and future links from Chiapas to Guatemala.
Mexico Nears Completion of Interoceanic Train Line K
By MBN Staff - Fri, 10/31/2025 - 14:40
Mexico advances the Interoceanic Train with 87.6% progress on Line K and major works boosting southern connectivity and regional development.
SEMAR Unveils 2025-2030 Plan for the Interoceanic Corridor
By Adriana Alarcón - Tue, 10/21/2025 - 07:45
SEMAR launches the 2025–2030 plan to boost the Interoceanic Corridor’s connectivity, logistics, and sustainable growth across southern Mexico.
Mexico’s Nearshoring Momentum Slows Amid Weak Investment
By MBN Staff - Mon, 09/29/2025 - 12:50
Data from Banxico and INEGI shows that nearshoring in Mexico is slowing, with weaker investment and uneven regional gains.
Oaxaca Launches Investment Promotion Committee
By MBN Staff - Fri, 09/12/2025 - 15:56
These initiatives seek to advance import substitution, boost national content and growth in sectors such as steel, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
Oaxaca Leads Industrial Growth in Mexico in 2024
By Paloma Duran - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 14:10
Industrial activity grew in 19 of Mexico’s 32 states, with Oaxaca leading the way thanks to the Interoceanic Corridor.

Mexico Aims to Boost Tren Maya Ridership Amid Low Numbers
By Reneé Lerma - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:36
Mexico has launched a campaign to boost Tren Maya ridership, with 480,769 passengers so far, just 19.5% of its 3 million annual target

Baker McKenzie Advises on Refinancing for Yucatan Wind Farm
By MBN Staff - Fri, 12/06/2024 - 10:40
Baker McKenzie is advising Peninsula Renewable Energy, Envision Energy, and Vive Energía in refinancing agreement.
Southern Development Hubs to Be Operational in Six Years: INDEX
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 14:16
Despite challenges, INDEX believes the Sheinbaum government will successfully operationalize the southern hubs and achieve promising results.