Background on Antonio Lancaster-Jones and His Relevance
Antonio Lancaster-Jones González, the coordinator of the Consejo de Cámaras Industriales de Jalisco (CCIJ), is a prominent figure in Jalisco’s industrial sector. His insights on the region’s investment climate are crucial for understanding the current state of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Jalisco.
Current FDI Situation in Jalisco
Despite the fact that Jalisco received more FDI than anticipated in the first quarter of the year, the state continues to struggle in attracting significant new investments, according to Lancaster-Jones. He attributes this issue to the lack of energy infrastructure.
FDI Performance in Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Jalisco saw $606.8 million in FDI, which Lancaster-Jones describes as “a very important growth” and unexpected due to global economic uncertainty following Donald Trump’s presidency in the United States.
- Total FDI in Q1 2025: $606.8 million
- Growth rate compared to Q1 2024: 2.2%
- New investments portion of total FDI: 15% ($91 million)
- Reinvested profits portion of total FDI: 478.9 million
- Intercompany transactions portion of total FDI: $36.9 million
Impact of New Energy Regulations
Lancaster-Jones believes that the new federal energy regulations have instilled confidence in investors, leading to the development of energy infrastructure and an increase in FDI, particularly in new investments.
Anticipated Future Developments
Lancaster-Jones expressed optimism about attracting new companies, including semiconductor manufacturers, to Jalisco due to the clearer energy regulations and improved investment climate.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Why is Jalisco struggling to attract new FDI? A: The main obstacle is the lack of energy infrastructure.
- Q: How much FDI did Jalisco receive in Q1 2025? A: $606.8 million
- Q: What percentage of the FDI received in Q1 2025 represented new investments? A: 15%
- Q: How have new federal energy regulations affected investor confidence? A: The clearer regulations have instilled confidence and are expected to lead to the development of energy infrastructure and more FDI.
- Q: What types of new investments is Jalisco targeting? A: Jalisco aims to attract semiconductor manufacturers and other new companies.
