The Mexican government is moving forward with establishing Investment Promotion Committees in the states.
Mexico received $34.265 billion in Foreign Direct Investment during the first half of 2025. This was a historic record and represented an annual increase of 10.2 percent.
This indicator reflects the resources that foreign companies allocate to setting up, expanding operations, or reinvesting profits. It does not include domestic investment.
In contrast, gross fixed investment fell 6.9 percent annually in the same period, with declines in machinery, equipment, and construction.
This indicator reflects all investment made in Mexico, both domestic and foreign, and includes the acquisition of productive assets within the territory.
Investment Promotion Committees
On July 13, 2025, the Ministry of Economy announced progress in the creation of Investment Promotion Committees in several states. The initiative seeks to promote and maintain domestic and foreign investment with clear coordination mechanisms.
On the same day, the committees in Campeche, Baja California Sur, and San Luis Potosí began their work. With them, the total reached eight. The strategy proposes to establish 32 state committees and one national committee as part of Plan Mexico.
GDP
According to preliminary figures, Mexico’s real GDP grew 1.2% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The increase reflects moderate expansion amid an economic environment marked by sectoral contrasts.
In its seasonally adjusted quarterly comparison, GDP rose 0.7%. The momentum came from the tertiary and industrial sectors, although agricultural activity declined. In addition, the government is offering tax incentives in the Development Poles for Welfare.
The decree includes a 100% deduction on fixed assets and additional benefits of 25% on training, dual education, innovation, and technological development. Definitions on state and municipal taxes are still pending.
As part of recent public policies, the federal government grants tax incentives through the Decree creating the Development Poles for Welfare: 100% deduction on fixed assets, an additional 25% on training and dual education expenses, and 25% on innovation and technological development. State and municipal taxes are still to be defined.