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Northern Mexico attracts investors but needs more infrastructure
Northern Mexico continues to attract industrial investment because of its manufacturing base, export links and growth opportunities.
Mexico has six decades of maquiladora experience and generations of engineers and technicians, but specialists say companies face hurdles in turning interest into production.
Limited electricity capacity is already blocking some projects, while new factories and data centers will require more generation and stronger power networks.
Companies also need clearer permits and greater legal certainty to protect investments and contracts.
Specialists say public and private investment will be needed to expand energy, water and transport infrastructure, and banks can help finance projects that are viable and have identified demand.
The region must prepare infrastructure before demand grows, while also developing talent for more advanced industries.
Northern Mexico continues to attract investment, but experts say the region needs more infrastructure and better conditions to receive it.
They identified electricity shortages, permitting difficulties and tariffs on raw materials as obstacles to investment.
Energy demand from industry and data centers requires more generation capacity and stronger transmission and distribution networks.
Experts also called for greater legal certainty and coordination among federal, state and municipal authorities.
A Multiva executive said public and private investment will both be needed to develop infrastructure.
- Who
- Industry, energy, legal and banking specialists discussed the region’s investment prospects.
- What
- Experts said northern Mexico attracts investors but needs infrastructure and other conditions to support new investment.
- When
- The article was published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Northern Mexico.
- Why
- Electricity, infrastructure, permitting and legal uncertainty can make it harder for companies to invest and operate.
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- Publication date
- November 5, 2026
- Industrial experience
- Six decades of maquiladora industry in Mexico
- Energy demand
- Industry relocation and data centers require additional generation capacity
- Infrastructure priorities
- Energy, water and mobility
- Investment financing
- Multiva says projects need identified demand, capable promoters, sufficient resources, and social and environmental viability
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What people are saying
We have lost a lot of competitiveness.
It is already an obstacle in some regions of the country, so we have to solve it.
All of that becomes nothing if, in the end, you have no way to enforce investments, agreements, treaties, your contracts themselves.
The government will not be able to invest those amounts of resources alone, and we will have to do it together.