Tamaulipas Surpasses $689 Million in Foreign Direct Investment by 2025, Says Secretary Ninfa Cantú

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September 3, 2025

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Collaborative Efforts Drive Economic Success

Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. – Tamaulipas has established itself as a reliable and competitive destination for global investments, according to official figures from the Secretaría de Economía of the Mexican Government. The state has attracted $689.5 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first half of 2025.

Secretary Ninfa Cantú Highlights Collaboration

Ninfa Cantú Deándar emphasized that this achievement reflects the outcomes of the economic strategy implemented by Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya, who has projected Tamaulipas as a state with solid conditions of trust, legal certainty, and sustainable development for businesses.

During a meeting with business leaders, the state official stated that this accomplishment also demonstrates the confidence that global companies maintain in the state.

“The foreign investment we are receiving is a result of teamwork between the State Government, municipalities, the Mexican Government, and companies that, with strategic vision, have decided to collaborate and project Tamaulipas’ competitive advantages.”

The primary countries of origin for investments during this period were the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan, with notable presence in strategic sectors such as manufacturing industry, financial services, retail trade, transportation, warehousing, and mining.

“Governor Américo Villarreal has instructed us to continue strengthening our business environment by promoting projects that improve logistical infrastructure, productive linkage, and the competitiveness of Tamaulipas’ talent,” added the state official.

Tamaulipas’ Role in North American Economic Integration

With these results, Tamaulipas reaffirms its role as a key player in the economic integration of North America, attracting investments that drive employment, innovation, and economic growth with a shared prosperity vision.

Key Questions and Answers

  • What is the amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Tamaulipas has attracted so far in 2025? Tamaulipas has attracted $689.5 million in FDI during the first half of 2025.
  • Who has been instrumental in driving this economic success? The collaborative efforts of the State Government, municipalities, the Mexican Government, and global companies have been crucial in attracting this investment.
  • What sectors have seen significant investments in Tamaulipas? Key sectors include manufacturing industry, financial services, retail trade, transportation, warehousing, and mining.
  • What role does Tamaulipas play in North American economic integration? Tamaulipas is a key player in fostering employment, innovation, and economic growth through attracting investments with a shared prosperity vision.