The Mexican government has unveiled the overarching goals and objectives of its “Plan Mexico,” a strategic initiative derived from the National Development Program. The core objective of “Plan Mexico” is to drive robust economic growth through targeted strategies focused on key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, mining, and the automotive industry. These strategies aim to foster industrialization, attract significant foreign and domestic investment, and enhance Mexico’s global competitiveness.

Key Pillars of “Plan Mexico”:

1. Energy Sector:

• Renewable Energy & Self-Supply: Streamlining permitting processes and simplifying administrative procedures to encourage private investment in renewable energy sources and on-site generation projects, particularly within energy-intensive industries.
• Strategic Investments: Allocating a substantial US$23.4 billion towards critical projects in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.

2. Infrastructure Development:

• Strategic Infrastructure Projects: Investing over 100 billion Mexican pesos in strategic infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships. This includes the construction of roads, railways, and the development of industrial corridors and regional development zones.

3. Mining Sector:

• Critical Mineral Exploitation: Prioritizing the exploitation of lithium, graphite, and copper through regulatory reforms that incentivize private sector participation and facilitate the exploration and processing of these critical minerals.

4. Automotive Industry:

• Domestic Content & Electromobility: Increasing the domestic content of vehicle production and fostering the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector. This includes incentivizing the establishment of EV manufacturing plants and supporting the development of public transportation infrastructure, thereby creating new opportunities for domestic auto parts suppliers.

5. Investment Incentives:

• Expanding Tax Incentives: Expanding tax incentives for the acquisition of new fixed assets to encourage investment in productive assets across various sectors.

Implementation and Outlook:

The Government of Mexico will formally publish the detailed roadmap for “Plan Mexico” in January 2025. This comprehensive plan will serve as a strategic framework to strengthen the country’s infrastructure, bolster key industrial sectors, and position Mexico as a highly attractive destination for foreign and domestic investment.