Mexico in Brief

Mexico in Brief, our monthly newsletter, is available in this section. Our Mexico in Brief summarizes the most relevant business news in Mexico, and also lists the main Mexican economic indicators. Our file is organized by issue number and issue date. Please consult it at your convenience and send us any comments through the link appearing below, or emailing us at mexico.in.brief@jata.mx.

From Mexico in Brief Newsletter

  • NEW COCA-COLA PLANT IN MEXICO.

    Bepensa Bebidas and the Mexican Coca-ColaIndustry (IMCC) inaugurated the Centenario Valladolid plant in the Mexican State of Yucatán following an investment of approximately U.S.$66.7 million. The facility increases Bepensa’s production capacity for 100% returnable carbonated beverages by 30% and is expected to supply approximately 25% of current demand across the Yucatán Peninsula. The plant, built with Industry 4.0 technology and automated production systems, generates more than 200 direct jobs. Its location in the city of Valladolid is also intended to strengthen distribution to markets in Yucatán and Quintana Roo. 

  • BILLIONAIRE GAS PROJECTS ON THE WAY.

    Mexico has six liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects under construction or in development, representing an estimated U.S.$30 billion in investment, with the Saguaro Energía terminal leading with a share of approximately U.S.$20 billion. The projects seek to capitalize on abundant natural gas supplies from Texas and Mexico’s geographic position to export LNG to Europe, Asia and other international markets. This, alongside with the country’s connection to the United States’ energy industry, make Mexico a key player in the development of the LNG industry.

     

  • NIFCO CONSOLIDATES ITS PRESENCE IN CHIHUAHUA.

    Japanese automotive supplier NIFCO has opened a second manufacturing plant in the Mexican State of Chihuahua following an investment of approximately U.S.$8.8 million. The new facility will increase the company’s manufacturing capacity and provide greater flexibility to serve current and future automotive programs. Operations include plastic injection molding, manual and automated assembly, material handling, warehousing, and production support systems. NIFCO currently employs 420 people in Chihuahua and plans to add 150 positions over the next five years. The expansion strengthens the company’s participation in Mexico’s automotive supply chain.

  • TAIWAN COMPANIES INVESTING TO FULFILL GROWING DEMAND.

    Taiwanese investment in Mexico reached a record U.S.$237.8 million during the first half of 2026, driven in part by growing demand for computing and electronic equipment. Companies including Pegatron Corporation, Inventec, and Foxconn have announced projects in Mexico, with Pegatron and Inventec planning investments of approximately U.S.$330 million and U.S.$450 million, respectively, in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. From such investment, U.S.$114 million went toward manufacturing computing, communications, and electronic equipment, including U.S.$108.2 million for electronic components. The Mexican State of Chihuahua received the largest share, at U.S.$201.3 million.

  • MEXICO AND SOUTH KOREA RENEW TRADE AGREEMENT.

    Mexico and South Korea have concluded negotiations to modernize their Agreement for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (originally signed in 2000), following seven years of talks that began in 2019. The updated framework seeks to provide greater certainty for investors while preserving both governments’ ability to implement public policies. The two countries also discussed expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and the aerospace industry. Around 2,000 South Korean companies operate in Mexico, amounting to an investment of approximately U.S.$4.3 billion during the 2020-2025 period, while bilateral trade exceeded U.S.$29.2 billion in 2025.

  • THE HOME DEPOT CONTINUES TO EXPAND.

    U.S.-based home improvement company The Home Depot plans to invest approximately U.S.$27.8 million in the State of Mexico to open a new 5,000-square-meter store in the city of Lerma by 2028, creating approximately 100 jobs. The company has also opened its first “dark store” in Mexico in the same municipality, dedicated exclusively to fulfilling online orders and stocking its 5,400 most-demanded digital products. The expansion is part of The Home Depot’s broader strategy to strengthen its logistics network and grow its Mexican footprint. The company currently operates 144 stores nationwide and aims to reach 160.

  • COX FINALIZES BIG CAPITAL ISSUANCE.

    Cox Asset México, a subsidiary of energy group Grupo Cox, has completed an $800 million hybrid capital issuance aimed at strengthening its financial structure and supporting its path toward investment-grade ratings. The funds will primarily repay $733 million of debt related to the acquisition of Iberdrola México, reducing net leverage from 4.3x to below 3.0x EBITDA. The issuance also eliminates principal repayments for approximately five years, reduces refinancing risk, and provides greater financial flexibility for Cox’s future growth opportunities in Mexico.

  • LEGO BETS BIG ON MEXICO.

    Danish toy manufacturer LEGO has announced its plans to invest approximately U.S.$400 million in the Mexican State of Nuevo León to expand its manufacturing and logistics operations. The project will add 62,000 square meters of infrastructure, including a new packaging building and a high-capacity automated warehouse, and is expected to create approximately 1,300 new jobs, in addition to the plant’s existing workforce of 7,300 employees. The investment is intended to strengthen LEGO’s supply chain and support growing demand across the Americas.