Mexico

The authorities have long recognised the importance of research and innovation to the development of a strong and sustainable economy. To date, however, a number of structural challenges have somewhat limited innovation, and certain government research and development (R&D) spending goals remain unmet.

Traditionally a barometer of a Mexico’s economic health, the construction sector saw investment slow in 2017 as a result of a dip in public spending on infrastructure works and uncertainty among private investors over the possible outcome of the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This could further push up the...

Named after one of the initiators of Mexico’s War of Independence, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the state authorities have been working to enhance Hidalgo’s position through more effective inter-dependance with the country’s capital, based on the state’s proximity, logistics capabilities and ongoing developments in key industrial sectors.

Mexico’s transport sector is undergoing major expansion, providing increased investment opportunities. Among the ongoing projects is a $13bn international airport in Mexico City (Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México, NAICM), which was originally slated for completion in 2020 but is likely to be delayed until 2023. Work is also...

With its central location complemented by strong transport connections that link the state both to the large consumer market of Mexico City next door and destinations further afield – including ports that provide access to imports and exports – it is no wonder that Hidalgo is promoting its transport links as a key incentive for businesses...

In November 2017 Grupo Modelo – part of global brewing giant AB InBev and Mexico’s largest beer maker – announced plans for its eighth brewery. The proposed project, to be developed in the municipality of Apan, is by far the biggest private investment ever to be made in Hidalgo, at MXN14bn ($756.6m).