SICT to Build 15.8 km of Bridges and Road Interchanges with an Investment of Over 11,847 Billion MXN

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) announced that during the current administration, 18 bridges and road interchanges will be built, covering a total length of 15.8 kilometers, benefiting over 6.5 million people across 11 states and generating more than 132,000 jobs.

Construction is set to begin this year, with some projects expected to be completed by 2028. These works will take place in the states of Baja California Sur, Mexico City/State of Mexico, Colima, Morelos, Nayarit, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz.

Source: SICT

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Real del Monte-Huasca Section: 5.5 Billion MXN Investment

With an investment of 5.5 billion MXN, the Real del Monte-Huasca section of the Pachuca-Huejutla highway has been inaugurated.

The 10-kilometer section includes 18 structures, two interchanges totaling 7.8 km—one in Real del Monte-Huasca (3.4 km) and another in Huasca (4.4 km). It features four lanes (two in each direction), three tunnels spanning 1.46 km (Real del Monte, Omitlán, and Vicente Guerrero), and six viaducts, nearly one kilometer in total length, with heights exceeding 30 meters and some extending up to 225 meters. Additionally, the project includes five vehicle overpasses and a vault over the Amajac River channel.

Source: SICT

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Investment of Over 11 Billion MXN in the Expansion of the Villahermosa-Chetumal Highway

  • SICT has commenced construction on the Macuspana-Escárcega section, generating 33,591 jobs.
  • In the first phase, 130 km will be expanded to four lanes, while the second phase will focus on the maintenance of 170 km.

The Macuspana-Escárcega section is the first project among the priority corridors to be developed during this administration, making today a symbolic milestone for the SICT team and road workers.

Source: SICT

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Nearly 123 Billion MXN Investment for 17 Strategic Water Projects

As part of the National Water Plan and with the aim of addressing areas with the greatest water scarcity, the Government of Mexico, through the National Water Commission (Conagua), announced a historic investment of 122.6 billion pesos (MXN) for 2025-2030. This funding will be allocated to 17 strategic water infrastructure projects in regions with the greatest water needs and flood risks.

Source: National Water Commission

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ELECTRICITY GENERATION PLANT PUERTO PEÑASCO

The Puerto Peñasco Photovoltaic Power Plant (PV) is a comprehensive clean and renewable energy project that is part of the 2025-2030 Expansion Plan of the National Electrical System (Expansion Plan) for generation reliability of the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) and in compliance with the National Electric Sector Strategy and the National Energy Plan, promoted by the Government of Mexico.

Source: CFE

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The CFE Approves Five Strategic Generation Projects

During the extraordinary session of the Board of Directors of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), five strategic projects to be developed in the coming years were approved.

With an estimated investment of 2.589 billion dollars (USD), the execution of new power plants in Salamanca, Tula, Mazatlán, Altamira, and Los Cabos begins; all will feature state-of-the-art technology.

Source: Federal Electricity Commission (CFE)

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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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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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