Tlaxcala Attracts US$250.9 Million in FDI by 3Q25

The Mexican state of Tlaxcala recorded US$250.9 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first nine months of 2025, reinforcing its upward economic trajectory, state officials said. The total marks a sharp increase from the US$110.8 million registered in the first quarter alone, according to Javier Marroquín, Tlaxcala Minister of Economic Development (SEDECO).

Marroquín attributed the inflow of foreign capital to growing confidence among international companies, citing the state’s security conditions and legal certainty as key factors driving investment decisions.

The rise in investment has translated directly into job creation. Official data from IMSS shows that Tlaxcala reached a historic high of 121,263 formal jobs in November, with more than 3,000 new positions created during that month alone.

Foreign investment in Tlaxcala comes from a diverse group of countries, underscoring the state’s expanding international business ties. Major investors originate from the United States, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Sweden and Austria, as well as Asian economies such as Japan and India.

Marroquín noted that while several companies have submitted letters of intent to invest or reinvest in Tlaxcala, validation processes and feasibility studies are temporarily on hold due to the year-end holiday season. Negotiations are expected to resume in January.

The SEDECO official also highlighted the recent vote in Mexico’s lower house of Congress on tariff-related issues, saying a favorable outcome could boost domestic consumption and strengthen both Tlaxcala-made and national products across multiple sectors.

In November, Governor Lorena Cuéllar emphasized Tlaxcala’s recent economic progress, pointing to improvements in the business environment and productive capacity. The state climbed six positions in the State Competitiveness Index, once again officials attribute to policies aimed at fostering economic development.

Improved competitiveness has made Tlaxcala a more attractive destination for investment, Cuéllar said. She added that the state’s growth is supported by key economic indicators, including the Gross Census Value Added (VACB), which rose 4.6% to more than MX$80 billion, signaling a stronger climate for business development and investment.

EMA Promotes Competitiveness, Sustainability in Tlaxcala

MBN reported that the Mexican Accreditation Entity (EMA) held the Norms and Certification Day in Tlaxcala to promote competitiveness and environmental responsibility among businesses through compliance with technical and environmental standards. The event gathered entrepreneurs, industrial leaders, and regulatory experts to highlight how accreditation supports quality assurance and sustainable growth.

Organized in collaboration with CANACINTRA, PROFEPA, and CMIC, the forum underscored the importance of Mexico’s National Quality Infrastructure System, which integrates standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment, and metrology.

“Mexico’s quality system ensures that products and services meet standards protecting health, safety, and the environment,” said Renato Ortíz Navarrete, Manager of Inspection Units, EMA. He noted that all goods and services should comply with norms that promote quality, safety, and sustainability.

Since its creation more than 26 years ago, EMA has issued over 8,500 accreditations across multiple sectors, recognized in more than 15 countries. The organization accredits laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection units to verify compliance with national and international standards.