Nuevo León Leads Mexican States in Announced Investments, Attracting Billions

Nuevo León ranks first among Mexican states in investment expectations for the current year, securing US $5.58 billion in commitments through June. This sum accounts for 12% of the cumulative US $46.96 billion pledged to Mexico for future projects extending to the first six months of 2026. The northern state leads over Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Hidalgo, and México state in announced investments.

Betsabé Rocha Nieto, Nuevo León's Economy Minister, highlighted the state's reputation for attracting significant national and international company interest. The announced projects within Nuevo León are expected to generate 6,120 new jobs, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, electromobility, technology, logistics, energy, and innovation.

Previously, the national statistics institute INEGI reported that Nuevo León also received the highest amount of investment in construction projects over a preceding 20-month period.

Nationally, manufacturing remained the primary recipient of announced investments during the first half of the year. Key investors included pharmaceutical companies such as Laboratorios Kener, Liomont, Bayer, and Grupo Neolpharma. The automotive, logistics, and infrastructure sectors also saw substantial pledges.

Investment expectations in Mexico's automotive sector exceeded US $2 billion, largely concentrating on electromobility, supply chain integration, and regional production. Notable individual project announcements include Mercado Libre's US $4.6 billion investment in logistics, development, and technological innovation. Additionally, Vinci Airports committed US $800 million for the modernization and expansion of the airport network managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte.

According to Mexico News Daily, these figures reflect a collaborative effort between state and federal governments, the business sector, and universities.