Business Leaders Urge Mexico to Increase Strategic Infrastructure Spending

Business leaders of the Consejo Empresarial Alianza por Iberoamérica (CEAPI) said the federal government must increase public spending on strategic infrastructure projects.

The request signals a growing urgency among corporate leaders to prevent further economic decline. By targeting key production sectors, the group aims to stimulate growth and address what they describe as an economic alert.

The demands were issued during the IX CEAPI Congress, which took place from May 25 to May 27, 2026 ^[1]. The event was held in Mexico City at the residence of the ambassador, positioning the city as a central economic hub for Ibero-America during the summit ^[1].

Among the participants was corporate leader Arturo Elías Ayub, who joined other business executives in calling for a substantial shift in federal spending priorities. The group said that the investment in infrastructure is necessary to reactivate fundamental production sectors that have stalled.

While the federal government has not yet detailed a response to these specific demands, the CEAPI leaders said that the current economic climate requires immediate intervention. The congress served as a platform for these leaders to align their goals and present a unified front to the administration regarding the need for strategic works.

The business community argues that without these public works, the ability of the private sector to expand and create jobs will remain limited. This push for infrastructure reflects a broader strategy to integrate production capabilities across the region, and ensure long-term stability.