Colima Launches Investment Portfolio Exceeding MX$130 Million

Summary: Colima has launched an investment portfolio exceeding MX$130 million under Mexico’s national investment promotion committee framework, aiming to accelerate project execution, reduce regulatory friction, and sustain the state’s above-average economic growth. The strategy is reinforced by major federal commitments, including the expansion of Manzanillo to nearly 10 million TEUs and the MX$1.78 billion Agua para Colima water project led by CONAGUA under President Claudia Sheinbaum. Together, these initiatives affect logistics, infrastructure, construction, and foreign investment, positioning Colima as a priority hub in Mexico’s trade and regional development agenda.

The government of Colima has launched a new investment portfolio with registered projects exceeding MX$130 million, marking an early milestone in the state’s participation in Mexico’s national investment promotion strategy. Francisco Rodríguez, Minister of Economic Development, Colima, said the portfolio is part of the national network of investment promotion committees designed to accelerate strategic projects across Mexico.

The launch follows Rodríguez’s participation in the first national meeting of investment promotion committees, held recently in Mexico City. The meeting formalized a nationwide coordination framework to improve organization, monitoring and intergovernmental support for priority investments.

As states align under this structure, Colima has emerged as a leading participant. Rodríguez García noted that the state committee, established last year, is currently the largest of its kind in the country, reflecting strong institutional engagement and investor interest.

Portfolio Prioritizes Speed, Certainty for Investors

Building on that coordination, the Colima portfolio provides a centralized registry of all proposed investment projects in the state. According to Rodríguez, this mechanism allows projects to receive priority attention from federal, state, and municipal authorities, reducing administrative friction and improving execution timelines.

The initial registry already surpasses MX$130 million and is expected to grow as additional projects are incorporated. Officials say the approach is designed to deliver short-term results while laying the groundwork for sustained economic growth.

The investment push is anchored in recent economic performance. Rodríguez García said the strategy aligns with the federal development agenda and leverages Colima’s positive growth indicators. Data from INEGI shows Colima ranked second nationally in economic growth, posting a 3.7% annual rate in 3Q25. State officials argue that reinforcing the investment pipeline will help maintain that momentum while expanding employment opportunities.

Manzanillo Is Open for Business

As Colima advances its investment agenda, state leaders are also intensifying international outreach tied to the expansion of Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico’s largest seaport. Governor Indira Vizcaíno recently met with Arvin de León to promote new investment opportunities associated with the port’s expansion. The meeting underscored Colima’s openness to foreign capital and its interest in strengthening ties with companies from the Philippines, reported MBN.

Backed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, the project aims to increase annual container capacity at Manzanillo from roughly 4 million to nearly 10 million TEUs, positioning it as Latin America’s largest port and a central driver of regional growth. Vizcaíno highlighted parallel investments in highways, housing and healthcare infrastructure, including a new hospital, as part of a comprehensive development strategy surrounding the port.

Operationally, Manzanillo has regained momentum following early-2025 disruptions. According to ASIPONA Manzanillo, the port set throughput records in 2025 and is on track to approach 4 million TEUs for the year, handling the majority of Mexico’s Pacific freight. Its contribution to national trade revenue ranks second only to Nuevo Laredo and ahead of Veracruz.

Private investment has been critical. Contecon Manzanillo reports more than MX$35 billion invested in terminal modernization, equipment upgrades and rail connectivity, supporting 24/7 operations and more than 35,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Federal Government Launches Strategic Water Project

Complementing the investment and logistics agenda, the federal government has begun a major water infrastructure initiative aimed at long-term resilience. Through the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the government officially launched Agua para Colima, a project designed to double potable water supply for the metropolitan area of Colima and Villa de Álvarez, reported MBN. 

With a projected investment of MX$1.78 billion (US$97 million), the initiative includes a 21km aqueduct and a modernized, resilient water system expected to serve nearly 240,000 residents for the next three decades. President Sheinbaum said the project reflects her administration’s commitment to water as a human right and a national development priority. “We are carrying out numerous infrastructure projects throughout the country… water for all, as a human right and as a resource essential for national development,” she states.

The launch of Agua para Colima follows a comprehensive investment strategy for the state that President Sheinbaum announced in June. The federal government committed MX$12 billion (US$636.7 million) over the next two years for priority projects in health, water supply, infrastructure, education, and social programs, MBN reports.

Of that total, MX$5 billion is allocated to federal well-being programs, while MX$2.1 billion is dedicated to water security. This includes MX$1.8 billion for the aqueduct securing supply for Colima and Villa de Álvarez for up to 50 years, plus MX$280 million for an irrigation project in Armeria. Infrastructure projects managed by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport will total nearly MX$2 billion through 2030.