Guanajuato set to welcome a wave of new investments in 2024
By Sara Rodríguez
January 4, 2024
In the closing months of 2023, the current administration of Guanajuato has reported reaching a remarkable $7 billion in investments, solidifying its position as one of the states attracting the most businesses and generating over 50,000 new formal jobs.
During the expansion event of ZKW Mexico, Governor Diego Sinhué Rodríguez Vallejo revealed the state's commitment to achieving $8 billion in investments in the remaining 10 months of his term.
Initial Goal Surpassed
Governor Rodríguez announced that, with one year left in his term, 142 investment projects have been successfully realized, surpassing the initial target by reaching a total capital of $7.03 billion. Noteworthy investments have been secured from countries such as Japan, Germany, the United States, China, Canada, South Korea, India, Taiwan, France, among others.
Ramon Alfaro Gómez, head of the State's Department of Economic and Sustainable Development (SDES), disclosed that over 19 investment projects are slated to commence in 2024, with a planned investment attraction tour in March covering Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Automotive Sector Dominates
According to the SDES, 50% of the investments secured belong to the automotive sector, while the remaining half encompasses areas such as logistics, appliances, software, and technology.