“Plan Mexico” seeks to place Mexico at the top of the world’s economies
MEXICO - The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, presented “Plan Mexico”, a comprehensive strategy that seeks to consolidate the country as a regional leader in economic development, social equity, among other issues, and to place the country among the top 10 economies in the world at the end of her six-year term.
The Mexican President revealed that the plan contemplates a portfolio of US$277 billion in domestic and foreign investments, distributed in 2,000 specific projects. These cover key sectors such as textiles, automotive, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, agribusiness and electromobility.
“The objective is for each state of the Republic to have a clear project, with defined goals that promote regional development and the generation of well-paid jobs,” she emphasized.
Among the most important goals are to make Mexico the tenth largest economy in the world by 2030, increase public and private investment to 27% of GDP, and reduce the time it takes to approve investment projects from 2.6 years to just one year.
In terms of social welfare, the president pledged to reduce poverty and inequality in the country by increasing the minimum wage, creating 1.5 million additional jobs and promoting educational programs that link secondary and higher education with strategic sectors.
The President announced a calendar of actions for 2025 that includes the publication of incentives for the relocation of companies, the launching of a fund for small and medium-sized companies, and the construction of 10 new industrial parks. She also announced a reform to simplify investment procedures and a national digitalization strategy.