Automotive, aerospace, and technology industries drive investment in Querétaro

Governor Mauricio Kuri González and Secretary of Sustainable Development Marco Del Prete Tercero highlighted that the state is experiencing one of its most dynamic economic periods, with a diversified investment portfolio, job creation, and strategic high-tech projects that consolidate Querétaro as an attractive hub for domestic and foreign capital.

Kuri González recalled that since 2021, even as governor-elect, he began efforts to attract large-scale projects, particularly in the technology sector, such as the Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud data centers, in addition to the most recent announcement from CloudHQ.

He emphasized that these developments were made possible thanks to coordinated work with the federal government on energy issues, as well as the state's competitive advantages: legal certainty, security, strategic location, local talent, and a consolidated academic and industrial ecosystem.

“Querétaro continues to stand out in the country, with very significant economic growth. Connectivity, public transportation, and projects such as the Mexico-Querétaro-Guadalajara train put us in an advantageous position for the coming years. With or without changes to the free trade agreement, our state is ready to continue receiving investment,” said the governor.

For his part, Del Prete reported that so far during the administration, 192 investment projects have been completed, totaling more than US$6.3 billion, which has led to the creation of more than 81,000 formal jobs. In 2024 alone, Querétaro climbed from seventh to fifth place nationally in job creation, with the addition of 52,000 new jobs.

The official specified that 35% of the investments correspond to the automotive sector, followed by the aerospace industry, although the portfolio has diversified into areas such as food and beverages, electronics, plastics, and medical devices. Among the companies that have invested in the state are LG, Abbott, Phoenix Contact, Mercado Libre, and firms from Germany, China, and the United States.

In terms of energy, Del Prete emphasized that, in coordination with the CFE and the State Energy Agency, projects are being implemented to guarantee an additional 1,596 MW of electrical capacity in the coming years. He added that the data centers being installed in the state use low water and energy consumption technologies, representing not only new business opportunities but also a driver of technological innovation.

Finally, he announced that Querétaro will host regional forums leading up to the review of the USMCA, where proposals from the productive and academic sectors will be collected to strengthen Mexico's position in the renegotiation.