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

  • TENNECO EXPANDS PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN MEXICO.

    Tenneco, a global leader in automotive technologies and components, inaugurated a new production line in the Mexican State of Aguascalientes with an investment of approximately U.S.$21 million. The expansion increases the plant's valve manufacturing capacity from around 50 million to nearly 85 million units annually, strengthening Mexico’s automotive supply chain. The project aims to create new jobs and strengthen the region's automotive innovation and production, supporting both domestic and international markets.

  • REGIONAL AIRPORT SET FOR INTERNATIONAL UPGRADE.

    The Colima Airport, located in the Mexican State of Colima and managed by Mexico’s Ministry of the Navy, is set to be designated as an international terminal, which marks a significant milestone for regional air travel. The expansion project involves an investment of approximately U.S.$17 million, aimed at significantly increasing passenger capacity and operational space, modernizing facilities, and enhancing overall service efficiency. The upgrade is expected to boost tourism, attract new airlines, and stimulate economic activity in western Mexico, positioning this State as a strategic transportation hub for both domestic and international travelers.

  • NEW INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER TO BOOST ECONOMY IN TLAXCALA.

    The Mexican State of Tlaxcala is establishing its first “Polo de Desarrollo Económico para el Bienestar”, creating a strategic industrial cluster to drive regional growth with an investment of approximately U.S.$540 million. The initiative is designed to generate around 5,000 jobs, attract domestic and foreign investment, and connect key economic sectors. By modernizing infrastructure and fostering collaboration between businesses and government, the project aims to strengthen Tlaxcala’s industrial capacity and support long-term economic development.

  • CFE PROJECTS MODERNIZE AND EXPAND NATIONAL POWER GRID.

    Mexico’s state-owned Federal Electricity Commission, or CFE will invest approximately U.S.$8.2 billion within the next five years to strengthen the national electricity network. The plan includes 275 new transmission lines and 524 substations, modernizing existing infrastructure, reducing congestion, and improving energy access for around 50 million customers. Projects also support industrial hubs, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing Mexico’s energy reliability and capacity.

  • MEXICO CAPTURES RECORD NEW INVESTMENTS IN Q2 2025.

    Mexico experienced a historic surge in foreign direct investment, attracting approximately U.S.$3.15 billion in the second quarter of 2025. This marks a remarkable increase of around 246% compared to the same period in 2024. Most of the investments originated from the United States, Spain, and Canada, with significant contributions to the manufacturing, financial services, construction, and mining sectors. Mexico City, Nuevo León, and Estado de México were the leading recipients of these investments, reflecting a growing confidence among investors in Mexico's economy.

  • COX LAUNCHES MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR MEXICO EXPANSION PLAN.

    Spanish energy and water company Cox has acquired Iberdrola México, a subsidiary of the Spanish multinational Iberdrola, for approximately U.S.$4 billion. This acquisition includes around 15 power plants and 12 gigawatts of renewable energy projects. Following this deal, Cox announced plans to invest approximately U.S.$10 billion in Mexico within the next five years, of which U.S.$4 billion would be allocated to renewable energy, around U.S.$1.5 billion to water infrastructure and joint projects with the Mexican Electricity Commission or CFE.

  • MCCORMICK TO BECOME MAJORITY STAKEHOLDER IN MEXICAN VENTURE.

    McCormick, a U.S.-based food company, will invest approximately U.S.$750 million to increase its stake in McCormick de Mexico, its long-standing joint venture with Grupo Herdez, a leading Mexican food company. The deal will raise McCormick’s ownership from 50% to 75%, strengthening its position in Mexico’s growing packaged food market and reinforcing its Latin American presence.

  • NEW SINBON FACTORY BOOSTS HIGH-TECH PRODUCTION IN MEXICO.

    The global Taiwanese electronics supplier Sinbon Electronics has expanded its footprint into Mexico by investing approximately U.S.$27 million in its first manufacturing plant in the Mexican State of San Luis Potosí, creating around 700 direct jobs to support automotive and clean energy production. The plant has just begun operations and will manufacture cable harnesses and electronic interconnection systems for the automotive and green energy sectors, in line with the region's position as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing.