Mexico remains a destination for foreign direct investment

Mexico remains a strategic destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), but faces the challenge of turning foreign capital into growth.

When we talk about foreign investment, we’re referring to the US$23.5 billion in the first quarter; Mexico remains the United States’ most important trading partner, accounting for 16% of total US trade.

Initiatives such as Plan Mexico are crucial tools that President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration has put on the table to facilitate the right kind of dialogue. The economy is not merely a domestic issue; it is part of a more complex geopolitical context, with hotspots of war and tension not seen in years.

Manuel Bravo, a representative of Empresas Globales, noted that some of the companies affiliated with that organization have been operating in the country for more than 125 years and reinvesting, as several of them have announced over the past five months in the presence of President Sheinbaum.

Empresas Globales highlights the importance of infrastructure, energy, STEM talent, regulatory efficiency, and legal certainty for strengthening investments across various industries. It noted that rather than focusing on the government’s ideology, the industry seeks to leverage reshoring, value chains, and new technologies for Mexico’s growth and well-being.