Mexico Steps Up as Latin America’s Tech Hub: Tech Week

The federal government allocated MX$3.85 billion (US$206 million) to the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) under the 2026 budget, reinforcing digital sovereignty and modernization efforts. At the same time, Mexico City was confirmed as Latin America’s largest tech talent market, strengthening its position as a magnet for innovation. On the infrastructure front, Axtel joins forces with the Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) to launch the TAM-1 subsea cable, aiming to establish Mexico as a critical connector for global data flows, while new collaborations with Brazil aim to extend regional competitiveness in technology and innovation.

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PPEF 2026 Allocates MX$3.85 Billion to Strengthened ATDT

The federal government has earmarked MX$3.85 billion (US$206 million) for ATDT under the 2026 Federal Expenditure Budget (PPEF), reinforcing its central role in advancing Mexico’s digital sovereignty, connectivity, and modernization of public administration.

Mexico, Brazil Hold Talks to Boost Economic and Tech Ties

Strategic meetings were held between business and government leaders from Mexico and Brazil to enhance economic, technological, and innovation cooperation, creating synergies to boost regional competitiveness.

SECIHTI, COFEPRIS Strengthen Ties for Medical Innovation

Mexico’s Minister of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI) and the Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) have formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at tightening the link between scientific research and health regulation.

Axtel, TAFS Partner to Launch TAM-1 Subsea Cable in Mexico

The TAFS and Axtel announced a strategic alliance to bring the TAM-1 submarine cable system to Mexico, a project set to transform digital connectivity across the Americas. Scheduled to enter commercial operation in 1Q26, TAM-1 will strengthen links between North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, positioning Mexico as a critical hub for global data traffic.

Mexico City: Largest Tech Talent Market in Latin America

Mexico City has once again been ranked the largest technology talent market in Latin America, according to CBRE’s annual Scoring Tech Talent report. “Mexico City continues to grow as a technology hub, graduating a large number of technology professionals from leading universities and offering affordable labor and real estate costs,” says Yazmín Ramírez, Senior Director of Labor Analytics and Location Incentives LATAM, CBRE.