CDMX Launches Committee to Boost Investment Flows

Mexico City launches a nationwide push to accelerate investment, setting the stage for record capital inflows and economic growth. The city unveiled its first Investment Promotion Committee, a model to be replicated across all 32 states, aimed at removing barriers, streamlining approvals, and fostering private investment. With a pipeline of more than US$300 billion in projects, authorities seek to position Mexico as a hub for new investments.

The committee brings together top business executives, innovative entrepreneurs, industry consultants, and city officials to align strategies and accelerate the flow of investment into Mexico City. Mayor Clara Brugada hailed the initiative as a key pillar of the broader Plan México for the capital, aimed at creating an environment that attracts and facilitates private capital. She highlighted that FDI in the city jumped 45% between 2024 and 2025, while GDP grew 3.7% in the 2Q25, outperforming the national average and signaling a robust economic momentum.

To further bolster investment, the city government has established a dedicated investment promotion office within the Ministry of Economic Development. The agency is currently managing over 300 projects valued at roughly MX$197 billion. By simplifying procedures and leveraging digital tools, the office seeks to streamline approvals and cut bureaucratic delays.

The city has also identified key sectors to broaden its economic base, including electromobility, digital transformation, infrastructure, housing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, circular economy initiatives, waste processing, water technologies, financial services, logistics, and cultural and tourism industries.

Brugada outlined a territorial development strategy based on specialized hubs: the Insurgentes–Viaducto corridor will host corporate and financial services, San Ángel will focus on creative and entertainment industries, and the Airport–Central de Abasto corridor will concentrate on logistics and transportation. Environmentally responsible reindustrialization is planned for Tlahuac and Iztapalapa, while industrial expansion continues in Vallejo and Azcapotzalco. Southern districts hold strong agroecological potential, and Tlalpan and Xochimilco are well-positioned for biotechnology and pharmaceutical development.

Mexico Accelerates Federal-Led Investments

On the federal side, Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard reported an investment pipeline exceeding US$300 billion, with foreign capital accounting for more than 60% and domestic investment comprising the remainder. Each state will establish its own Investment Promotion Committee, with formal announcements scheduled for Feb. 4 in a meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. State economic development ministers will present their investment projects during the event.

These committees will work closely with federal agencies, including the Ministry of Energy, CFE, and the Ministry of Environment, to ensure all projects meet institutional requirements. Ebrard emphasized that federal coordination is essential to accelerate projects, aiming to reduce typical timelines of over a year by at least one-third.

Major Investment Announcements in Mexico During 2025

Mexico experienced a surge of high-impact investment in 2025, with more than 30 projects totaling approximately US$61 billion. The flow of capital came from both foreign and domestic sources, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s economic potential.

Several multinational companies announced major investments, including:

• Cox. US$10.7 billion through 2025-2030 in renewable energy and water infrastructure, including US$4.2 billion to acquire Iberdrola México, US$4 billion for new energy assets, and US$1.5 billion for water concessions, backed by global banks

• Walmart. US$6 billion to build new retail stores and distribution centers, creating 5,500 direct jobs and strengthening logistics and retail networks nationwide

• BBVA. US$5 billion to enhance customer experience, advance digital transformation and AI adoption, and invest in human capital

• CloudHQ. US$4.8 billion to construct six data centers in Queretaro, generating construction and long-term technical jobs while supporting federal digital infrastructure initiatives

• Grupo Modelo. US$3.6 billion between 2025 and 2027 to modernize breweries and over 300,000 retail outlets, promote sustainability initiatives, and sponsor major cultural and sporting events

• Sempra Infrastructure. US$3.55 billion in Baja California to expand natural gas and renewable energy capacity

• Mercado Libre. US$3.4 billion to expand logistics, fintech services, and workforce development, adding approximately 10,000 employees to its existing 25,000-person team

• Transition Industries. US$3.3 billion for the Pacífico Mexinol plant in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, producing ultra-low-carbon methanol and green hydrogen

• ODATA. US$3 billion to launch a data center campus in Queretaro, delivering up to 300 MW of IT capacity for cloud computing, AI workloads, and enterprise services

• Heineken. US$2.75 billion through 2025-2028 to build a new brewery in Kanasin, Yucatan, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs

Other significant investment commitments include:

• Nu – US$2.5 billion over five years to expand banking and fintech services

• Santander – US$2 billion to launch Openbank and expand operations

• Coeur Mining – US$1.6 billion for the Las Chispas gold and silver mine in Sonora

• Unilever – US$1.5 billion to expand manufacturing capacity between 2025 and 2028

• The Home Depot – US$1.3 billion to grow retail and distribution operations

• Salesforce – US$1 billion over five years to expand digital services

• Royal Caribbean – US$1 billion for port development in Mahahual, Quintana Roo

• Volvo – US$1 billion to build a heavy-vehicle manufacturing plant in Nuevo Leon

• Nestlé – US$1 billion to expand productive projects between 2025 and 2027

• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – US$800 million for a port terminal in Altamira, Tamaulipas

• Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) – US$240 million to upgrade rail infrastructure

• Boehringer Ingelheim – US$195 million to expand its Xochimilco plant

• Bayer – US$166 million to modernize and expand production and R&D sites

• AstraZeneca – US$140 million to expand its Global Innovation and Technology Center

• Cúbico Sustainable Investment – US$100 million for a measurement tower at a photovoltaic park in Altamira

• Tongling – US$90 million for an automotive interiors facility in Marabis Industrial Park

• Franke and Bühler – US$82 million and US$53.5 million, respectively, for industrial projects

• TYW Manufacturing México – US$50 million for automotive instrument panel production

• SHPAC – US$40 million to build a plant in León for hydraulic cylinders and mechanical components

• KTX Automotive Components – US$20 million to expand operations in Guanajuato Puerto Interior

Investment Outlook for Mexico in 2026: Opportunities and Challenges

COPARMEX has identified 2026 as a decisive year for Mexico’s investment climate, emphasizing that policy choices will determine whether the country can maintain momentum in attracting productive capital. 

While international organizations forecast modest GDP growth of 1.2–1.5% and Banxico projects 1.3%, the federal government anticipates stronger growth between 1.8% and 2.8%. COPARMEX warns that insufficient growth could limit investor confidence, slow the expansion of formal employment, and reduce the social impact of economic gains.

The labor market is another key factor shaping investment prospects. With labor force participation at 59.5%, an informal employment rate exceeding 55%, and a nearly 30-point gender participation gap, structural labor challenges could affect productivity and investor confidence if not addressed. COPARMEX stresses that promoting formal jobs, skills development, and support for MSMEs will be crucial to sustaining private capital inflows.

Trade and nearshoring remain major drivers of investment. The USMCA review in 2026, along with Mexico’s potential to attract regional supply chains, represents a significant opportunity to strengthen foreign investment and diversify the productive base. The organization said success will depend on improving infrastructure, regulatory certainty, security, and energy competitiveness.