Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, announced that the country's investment portfolio has grown to 406.8 billion dollars, a historic record driven by new projects across the 32 states. At the First National Investment Promotion Meeting, businesswoman Altagracia Gómez emphasized the goal of reaching 25% of GDP in investments by 2026, as part of the Plan México.
At the First National Investment Promotion Meeting, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, revealed that the country's investment portfolio rose from 367.9 billion dollars to 406.8 billion, thanks to coordinated efforts with state committees, business leaders, and the federal government. The number of projects increased from 2,241 to 2,539, while estimated jobs for the 2026-2030 period rose from 1.46 million to 1.63 million. Ebrard framed this progress within the Plan México, presented in January 2025, which recorded a record in foreign direct investment capture that year. Mexico positions itself as the main exporter to the United States with the lowest tariffs among T-MEC partners. Additionally, there are 14 Development Poles, of which seven are under construction, four will start works soon, and three will join in the short term.
Altagracia Gómez, coordinator of the Advisory Council for Regional Economic Development and Relocalization, emphasized the goal of achieving investments equivalent to 25% of GDP in 2026, to capitalize on supply chain relocalization and accelerate industrial policy. The Plan México outlines a roadmap to increase national content, boost industrialization with higher added value, and attract investment through coordination among businesses, academia, and authorities. Gómez highlighted advances such as reducing bureaucratic procedures, clear rules for energy investments, and the Hecho en México program. She also mentioned reforms to strengthen the domestic market, including customs changes against smuggling, tariffs on countries with unfair trade, and higher national content in public purchases.
These efforts aim for inclusive economic growth, with emphasis on innovation, digitalization, and regional sustainability.
