Querétaro’s Delegation Meets with Council of the Americas
Querétaro, Qro. With the aim of strengthening ties between Querétaro and international investors, a state delegation of officials met with members of the business organization Council of the Americas (COA). The meeting aims to establish contacts and position the state as a strategic destination for innovation, business, and social development.
The Delegation
The meeting is part of a tour by a Querétaro delegation in New York, USA. The delegation included Querétaro’s governor, Mauricio Kuri González, and the vice president of Americas Society/Council of the Americas, Ragnhild Melzi, along with other state officials and COA members.
The Council of the Americas comprises companies from various sectors, including banking, energy, manufacturing, consulting, consumer products, media, technology, and transportation.
Council of the Americas’ Activities
During the meeting, COA representatives discussed their activities in the Western Hemisphere, focusing on economic and social development, open markets, rule of law, and democracy. Their activities include participating in panels, public conferences, exclusive events, private meetings, and teleconferences with government and private sector leaders.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Querétaro state attracted $302 million in FDI from January to March 2025, showing a slower pace compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
- Reinvested Profits: This segment captured the largest share, representing 85.1% of the total FDI.
- Intercompany Accounts: These accounted for 7.7% of the total FDI.
- New Investments: These made up 7.2% of the total FDI, according to the Secretaría de Economía (SE).
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Mauricio Kuri González? He is the current governor of Querétaro, Mexico.
- What is the Council of the Americas? It is a business organization that includes companies from various sectors, focusing on economic and social development in the Western Hemisphere.
- What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)? FDI refers to investments made by companies or individuals from one country into another with the aim of establishing a lasting interest and exerting control over the acquired entity.
- Why is Querétaro seeking international investors? The state aims to position itself as a strategic destination for innovation, business, and social development by establishing contacts with international investors.
