Key Partnerships and Future Projects Highlighted
In a recent meeting led by Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena and HSBC’s General Manager for Mexico and Latin America, Jorge Arce Gama, it was announced that two private investments totaling 150 million Mexican pesos will be directed towards Yucatán over the next four years.
Who are the key players?
The meeting, held at HSBC’s headquarters in Mexico City, brought together Yucatecan state officials, national companies, and CEOs from the HSBC group. Among them were Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena and Jorge Arce Gama, who are instrumental in fostering business growth in the region.
What are the investment details?
- Two companies from the food and beverage sector will invest in production agriculture, logistics, and distribution projects.
- These investments aim to strengthen Yucatán’s economy and create new job opportunities.
The Renacimiento Maya Initiative
Governor Díaz Mena presented the investment opportunities available in Yucatán, supported by the Renacimiento Maya plan. This comprehensive strategy aims to transform Yucatán into a leader in innovation, industrial development, and sustainability within Mexico’s southeast region.
Key Projects and Infrastructure
- The expansion and modernization of the Progreso Port
- Construction of the Tren Maya cargo train route between Progreso and Umán
- Development of industrial parks and corridors
- Construction of the Metropolitan Ring Road
These projects will ensure connectivity, competitiveness, and controlled growth, opening doors to new joint investment schemes with national and international actors.
Government Support and Private Sector Collaboration
Governor Díaz Mena emphasized that Renacimiento Maya is not just an infrastructure program but a holistic effort to reduce inequality, generate shared prosperity, promote sustainability, and improve the quality of life for Yucatecan families.
He assured that the state is committed to providing legal certainty, security conditions, and a favorable environment for businesses to grow alongside Yucatán’s development.
The Governor highlighted the support from Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, enabling Yucatán to invest over 370 million pesos in historical public infrastructure projects. This investment will further boost economic development and establish Yucatán as a logistics and production hub in Mexico’s southeast.
José Chapur Zahoul, coordinator of strategic sectors for Yucatán’s Investment Promotion Council, attended the meeting and reaffirmed the private sector’s willingness to collaborate with the state government.
Future Endeavors
The Yucatecan government, represented by Ermilo Barrera Novelo (Secretary of Economy and Labor), Dafne López Martínez (Strategic Projects Coordinator), and Victor López Martínez (Government Representative in Mexico City), will continue organizing high-level meetings with financial institutions, investors, and business chambers to showcase Yucatán’s potential and attract projects that bolster local economy, create dignified jobs, and promote balanced growth across all municipalities.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was involved in the meeting? Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena, HSBC’s General Manager for Mexico and Latin America Jorge Arce Gama, national company representatives, and CEOs from the HSBC group.
- What is the total investment amount? 150 million Mexican pesos.
- Which sectors will benefit from these investments? Food and beverage production, agriculture, logistics, and distribution.
- What is the Renacimiento Maya plan? A comprehensive strategy aiming to transform Yucatán into a leader in innovation, industrial development, and sustainability within Mexico’s southeast region.
- What key projects were discussed? Expansion and modernization of the Progreso Port, Tren Maya cargo train route, industrial parks and corridors, and Metropolitan Ring Road construction.
- Who provided support for Yucatán’s investments? Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
- What is the commitment of the Yucatecan government? To provide legal certainty, security conditions, and a favorable environment for businesses to grow alongside Yucatán’s development.
