National Highway Infrastructure Program Reaches a Total Investment of 173 Billion MXN

Funds will be allocated for the construction, modernization, expansion, and completion of more than 4,000 km.

The program includes continuity projects covering 126 km with an investment of 4.597 billion MXN; priority corridors spanning nearly 3,000 km with an investment of 118.47 billion MXN, which includes the highway program in Oaxaca as part of the Lázaro Cárdenas Plan, with an investment of 5.986 billion MXN for 904 km.

In terms of mixed investment, the government plans to develop five highway projects under the “construction, maintenance, and operation model, where the government holds the majority stake,” with an investment of 30.665 billion MXN and approximately 300 km in length.

Source: Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT)

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Foreign Direct Investment Reaches a New Historic High

At the end of 2024, Mexico recorded a new historic high in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), totaling $36.872 billion, the highest figure ever recorded for the period.

  • 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
  • The United States remains the top investment partner, accounting for 45% of total flows.
  • Japan and Germany rank second and third, respectively.

Source: Ministry of Economy

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Certification Marks “HECHO EN MÉXICO” and “MADE IN MEXICO” Announced

The Official Gazette of the Federation has published the Agreement announcing the certification marks “HECHO EN MÉXICO” and “MADE IN MEXICO”, along with their usage regulations.

On January 13, the Plan México was presented as a federal strategy to achieve equitable and sustainable economic development for shared prosperity. One of its priority actions is the relaunch of the “HECHO EN MÉXICO” brand.

The certification mark “HECHO EN MÉXICO” aims to highlight products in national markets and strengthen their position both domestically and internationally.

The Agreement establishes the certification marks and their usage regulations, designates the competent administrative unit within the Ministry of Economy, and defines its responsibilities in this matter.

Source: Official Gazette of the Federation

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Ministry of Economy statement

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This year, passenger train works begin on 4 sections

  • The routes: Mexico-AIFA, Mexico-Pachuca, and Mexico-Querétaro will be inaugurated in 2027.
  • The Lechería-AIFA section is 80% complete and is expected to open in July.

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced that this year, construction of the passenger train begins on the following sections: AIFA-Pachuca in March; Mexico-Querétaro in April; Querétaro-Irapuato and Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo in July. The “Felipe Ángeles” Military Engineers Group of the Secretariat of National Defense is already conducting the basic engineering work to facilitate the development of the railways.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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Pemex Work Plan 2025-2030: Produce 1.8 Million Barrels Per Day

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, highlighted that the objective of the Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) Work Plan 2025-2030 is to produce 1.8 million barrels per day during the six-year term; to maintain oil for current and future generations; and to ensure that gasoline prices do not increase in real terms.

Sustainability will be promoted; coking units will be completed; investments will be made in petrochemicals and fertilizers; and a circular economy center will be established in Hidalgo.

Six core functions; seven strategic lines.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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Press release and Pemex presentation

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