GENERAL SITUATION IN MEXICO
Weekly Review I February 5, 2025
US - MEXICO PRESIDENTIAL NEWS
US - MEXICO
NEWS BY STATE
BAJA CALIFORNIA
DEITAC is actively promoting Tijuana to attract European investors, working with the Swiss Business Hub to host a Swiss business delegation. Led by DEITAC President Adriana Eguía and Swiss Ambassador Pietro Piffaretti, the visit included tours of major industrial plants like Fisher & Paykel, Medtronic, and Becton Dickinson, with a strong interest in the medical device and aerospace industries. The delegation also explored Tijuana’s gastronomy to experience the city’s quality of life. Piffaretti emphasized strengthening Swiss-Mexican relations in economics and innovation, while Eguía highlighted DEITAC’s focus on reinforcing ties with Southern California and reconnecting with European investors to seize new global opportunities.
SOURCE: UNIRADIO
NEWS BY STATE
NUEVO LEON
Index Nuevo León is exploring employment opportunities for deported Mexicans and legal migrants by collaborating with the National Institute of Migration (INM) and the state labor department to host job fairs. While some migrants with strong educational backgrounds have been hired in administrative roles, there remains a high demand for skilled workers in areas like numerical computing and specialized welding. To address this, Index is partnering with technical schools to develop talent. Nuevo León, a historic migration hub, currently needs over 8,000 specialized technicians, but rising deportations from the U.S. may strain job availability and government resources.
SOURCE: EL ECONOMISTA
CHIHUAHUA
Jaime Ávila Reza has officially assumed the presidency of Index Juárez for the 2025-2026 period in a ceremony held at the Cibeles Convention Center. The event gathered key government representatives and business leaders, with Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván swearing in Ávila, alongside vice-president Mario Hernández and local board members. Notable attendees included Index national president Humberto Martínez Cantú, Ciudad Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, and U.S. and Mexican consuls. In his address, Ávila reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the maquiladora industry and working with the government to enhance competitiveness, infrastructure, and workforce development. Governor Campos and Mayor Pérez Cuéllar pledged their support, emphasizing Juárez’s resilience, industrial potential, and economic stability.
SOURCE: MEXICO NOW
NEWS BY STATE
GUANAJUATO
The Mexican Association of Women Entrepreneurs (AMEXME) held the 1st National Summit on Economy and Tourism 2025 to promote idea exchange, strategic alliances, and business competitiveness, particularly for women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MiPYMEs). National President Ivett Jeanett Bonifaz Famania highlighted the key role of tourism, noting that Guanajuato ranks 7th in the sector, with women holding 67% of its tourism jobs. Despite this, women face challenges in entrepreneurship, with only 36.6% owning MiPYMEs and just 5% holding CEO positions. AMEXME, Mexico’s largest women’s business network with over 4,500 members, is the only Mexican association affiliated with the global FCEM®. The summit brought together leaders and experts to discuss innovative solutions for economic recovery, tourism infrastructure, and business growth.
SOURCE: MEXICO INDUSTRY
NEWS BY STATE
CDMX
Adal Ortiz Ávalos, president of Coparmex CDMX, announced plans to present an investment package to boost the city’s economic development. The plan is being developed in collaboration with affiliated businesses and partners, taking advantage of a favorable investment climate. During the announcement, Arturo Palacios Romo, head of inCDMX, emphasized the critical role of investors and expressed his commitment to working closely with the private sector. He highlighted three pillars guiding his administration: attracting, facilitating, and transforming investments. Ortiz Ávalos noted that current government representatives understand business needs, creating a unique opportunity for economic expansion. Palacios Romo assured investors of a direct communication channel through Coparmex CDMX to streamline investment processes. The announcement was made during Coparmex CDMX’s first 2025 board meeting at Centro Libanés. The investment package details will be revealed soon.
SOURCE: EL FINANCIERO
The Mexico City Metro has initiated a historic modernization of its La Paz workshops with a 247-million-peso investment, enhancing maintenance operations for Line A, which serves 260,000 daily passengers. This upgrade includes state-of-the-art equipment for comprehensive train inspections. Metro Director Guillermo Calderón Aguilera highlighted the unprecedented investment, aligning with the directives of Mayor Clara Brugada Molina to improve transit infrastructure. New equipment includes a wheel profiling lathe, a wheel press, a rotating table for bogies, 36 lifting jacks, and a 10-ton overhead crane, significantly optimizing train maintenance. Infrastructure adjustments were necessary for these installations, including constructing a new facility for the wheel lathe. Additionally, the train body-washing machine has been modernized, further enhancing upkeep.
SOURCE: LA PRENSA
NEWS BY STATE
STATE OF MEXICO
The State of Mexico has allocated 60 million pesos to four sustainability projects aimed at improving air quality, conserving natural resources, and mitigating climate change. The first initiative, with a 30-million-peso budget, will renew the atmospheric monitoring system to provide accurate air quality data. The second, an 8-million-peso investment in agave cultivation, promotes agroecological practices and soil restoration. The third project, with an 8-million-peso budget, will evaluate and restore ravines in 53 municipalities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste decomposition. The fourth will install 600 solar water heaters in semi-rural areas near volcanoes, benefiting 3,000 people and reducing pollution.
SOURCES: EL SOL DE TOLUCA
President Claudia Sheinbaum initiated the Housing Improvement Program in the State of Mexico (Edomex) by distributing 16,200 subsidy cards: 4,200 in Los Reyes La Paz and 6,000 in Chimalhuacán and Nezahualcóyotl, each with a budget of 240 million pesos. Beneficiaries receive 40,000 pesos for home repairs or expansions. Additionally, the Housing Regularization Program will provide 170,000 families with property titles. Over the next three years, federal, state, and municipal governments will invest in infrastructure projects, including water supply improvements. The program prioritizes vulnerable groups such as single mothers, youth, the elderly, and indigenous communities.
SOURCE: GOBIERNO DE MÉXICO
INVESTMENT NEWS
NATIONAL NESTLÉ
The food and beverage conglomerate announced a 1 billion dollars investment in productive projects in the country from 2025 to 2027. The investment includes expanding production capacity at Nestlé plants located in Veracruz, Guanajuato, Querétaro, and the State of Mexico, as well as the development of a new distribution center.
COPPEL
The company will invest 695 million dollars in 2025. Of the total investment, 452 million dollars will be allocated to opening 100 stores, renovating more than 60 units, and opening six distribution centers. The remaining investment will go toward its digital channel and sustainability efforts. This expansion plan is expected to create 6,800 jobs.
HERDEZ
Grupo Herdez, the Mexican food industry company, plans to double its investments in 2025. It expects to allocate between 70 and 100 million dollars to increase its production capacity.
AMERICAN AXLE
American Axle and Manufacturing announced that it will acquire Dowlais, the owner of GKN Automotive, through a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the London-listed company at 1.4 billion dollars.
NORTH
LG ELECTRONICS
To expand its production lines at its plant in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, LG Electronics announced a 100 million dollars investment. This new capital will generate 500 direct jobs and 800 indirect jobs.
ZIEMMAN HOLVRIEKA
The German company Ziemann Holvrieka inaugurated its new plant in Coahuila with a 20 million dollars investment, creating 150 new jobs. The new facility will be dedicated to the production of steel tanks and spare parts for the food and beverage industry.
CENTRAL MEXICO
WEG
With a 6.8 million dollars investment, WEG, a motor manufacturer, inaugurated its new plant at the Quma Industrial Park in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo. The new facility of the Brazilian company will generate 1,500 direct and indirect jobs.
KTMEX
The Franco-Japanese company KTMex, a manufacturer of parts and accessories for the automotive industry, announced a $15 million investment to expand its plant located in the San Francisco de los Romo Industrial Park in Aguascalientes. The expansion project is expected to generate more than 160 new jobs.
SOURCE: CLUSTER INDUSTRIAL
LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND INITIATIVES
ENERGY
• SECONDARY LAWS OF THE ENERGY REFORM
Presented by: Ministry of Energy, Luz Elena González
Objective: To reverse the 1992 and 2013 energy reforms in order to strengthen PEMEX and CFE as state-owned productive enterprises, ensuring energy sovereignty, social justice, and strategic planning of the sector.
Status: Sent to Congress for discussion and approval.
TRADE
• AGREEMENT SUSPENDING DEADLINES AND TERMS FOR PROCEDURES BEFORE THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY VIA THE MEXICAN FOREIGN TRADE DIGITAL WINDOW
Presented by: Ministry of Economy
Objective: The deadlines and terms for procedures processed before the Ministry of Economy through the Mexican Foreign Trade Digital Window will be suspended from February 8 to February 15, 2025.
Status: Published in the DOF
PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
• NATIONAL LAW ON SIMPLIFICATION AND DIGITALIZATION
Presented by: Agency for Digital Transformation, Pepe Merino
Objective: Constitutional reforms to Articles 25 and 73, followed by the repeal of the General Law of Regulatory Improvement and the enactment of the new National Law on Simplification and Digitalization. To streamline bureaucratic processes by reducing the number of procedures, standardizing requirements, and digitalizing services, aiming to eliminate corruption and unnecessary regulatory burdens.
Status: Sent to Congress for discussion and approval
PRODENSA INSIGHTS
YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT NEARSHORING, BUT WHAT ABOUT TECH-SHORING?
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, companies are searching for smarter ways to optimize operations and stay competitive. You’ve probably heard about nearshoring, but have you explored tech-shoring—the next evolution in cross-border innovation?
Our latest blog post breaks down nearshoring trends in Mexico, revealing how the country’s booming tech clusters and skilled workforce are driving a shift from traditional manufacturing to high-value tech industries like fintech, e-commerce, and software development.
Key insights you’ll discover:
• The Mexshorings framework: The four major forces shaping nearshoring
• How Mexico’s tech boom is fueling innovation and investment
• Why Long100 Tech Hub is a game-changer for U.S.-Mexico collaboration
• Strategic considerations for businesses looking to leverage tech-shoring
PRODENSA INSIGHTS
HOW TO FIND A MANUFACTURER IN MEXICO
With Mexico’s strategic proximity to the U.S., skilled workforce, and competitive production costs, more companies are seeking to expand their manufacturing operations south of the border. But how do you choose the right manufacturing model to ensure product quality, scalability, and efficiency?
In our latest blog, we break down operational models for manufacturing in Mexico—from contract manufacturing to shelter services—helping executives navigate the best approach for their business.
Key insights you’ll discover:
• How to select the best manufacturing model for your business needs
• The importance of supply chain diversification and cost analysis
• What to consider when evaluating potential manufacturers
• Strategies for managing logistics, compliance, and intellectual property