Jorge Ávalos Takes the Helm at Amefibra
The Mexican Real Estate Fiber Association (Amefibra) announced that Jorge Ávalos assumed the presidency for the 2026-2027 term, beginning January 1, 2026.
In his message, Ávalos highlighted that from January 2025 to January 2026, the value of real estate fiber stocks increased by an average of 14%. This growth was accompanied by a Gross Leasable Area (GLA) exceeding 30.5 million square meters, an average occupancy rate nearing 95% by Q3 2025, and a 7.3% increase in GLA compared to Q3 2024.
Under Ávalos’ leadership, the sector has outperformed the stock market, with average returns of 15% over the past three years compared to the Mexican Stock Exchange’s Total Return Index of 8.2%.
Daypass.com Secures €2 Million Investment
Mexican online travel agency Daypass.com closes a €2 million funding round.
The investment round, led by private capital specializing in experiences, hospitality, entertainment, and hotels, aims to accelerate Daypass.com’s growth, strengthen its technology platform, and establish itself as the go-to marketplace for one-day hotel experiences.
With this capital infusion, the travel tech company — currently operating in Latin America and Spain — plans to expand to 26 countries throughout the year, focusing on strategic markets in Europe, Latin America, and the United States, as well as key tourist destinations.
Meta Platforms Invests $10 Billion in Data Center
Meta Platforms to invest $10 billion in a 1 GW data center in Lebanon, Indiana.
Meta Platforms, which controls some of the world’s most popular social networks, announced a $10 billion investment in building a 1 GW data center in Lebanon, Indiana. This investment is one of the largest in infrastructure to date and aims to generate a positive impact while advancing artificial intelligence technologies.
The investment will create over 4,000 construction jobs and 300 operational positions in Boone County, with additional infrastructure support and investments.
Kraft Heinz Abandons Plans to Split the Company
Kraft Heinz suspends plans to divide the company amid challenging conditions in the food industry.
Kraft Heinz’s new CEO, Steve Cahillane, decided to abandon plans to split the company into two entities — one focused on food products and another on sauces and condiments — due to deteriorating conditions in the food industry. However, Cahillane described the challenges as “solvable and under our control.”
The packaged food manufacturer announced in September its intention to split into two entities after failing to achieve expected growth since its formation a decade ago through a merger orchestrated by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.
Kraft Heinz has lost ground to its competitors over the years.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is the new president of Amefibra? Jorge Ávalos
- What has been the average growth of real estate fiber stocks under Amefibra’s new leadership? The value of real estate fiber stocks has increased by an average of 14% from January 2025 to January 2026.
- What is Daypass.com’s plan with the recent €2 million investment? Daypass.com aims to accelerate growth, strengthen its technology platform, and establish itself as the leading marketplace for one-day hotel experiences by expanding to 26 countries.
- Why is Meta Platforms investing $10 billion in a data center? Meta Platforms aims to generate a positive impact while advancing artificial intelligence technologies with this significant infrastructure investment.
- Why did Kraft Heinz abandon its plans to split the company? Kraft Heinz’s new CEO, Steve Cahillane, decided to abandon the plans due to challenging conditions in the food industry, describing them as “solvable and under our control.”
