President Claudia Sheinbaum announced record levels of foreign direct investment and a strong labor market for Mexico on Wednesday [1, 3].
These figures arrive as the administration prepares for the president's second government report, aiming to demonstrate economic stability and growth to domestic and international observers.
Sheinbaum said that foreign direct investment reached 36.034 billion USD during the first half of 2026 [2]. This influx of capital represents a record level for the country, signaling continued confidence from global markets in the Mexican economy.
On the labor front, the president said that 60 million people are now employed in Mexico [3]. This employment milestone is a central pillar of the administration's claims of social and economic progress.
Currency stability also featured prominently in the announcement. Sheinbaum said the peso exchange rate stood at 16.97 pesos per U.S. dollar [2]. Maintaining the rate below 17 units per dollar is viewed by the administration as a sign of macroeconomic health [3].
Beyond current figures, the administration highlighted long-term wage trends. The government said that the minimum wage has seen a real increase of 154 percent since 2018 [4]. This increase is intended to offset inflation and raise the standard of living for the lowest-earning workers.
These announcements coincide with a general upward trend in the gross domestic product, which the president said is on the rise [1]. The combination of high investment and employment figures is intended to frame the current administration as a period of sustained prosperity.
“Foreign direct investment reached 36.034 billion USD during the first half of 2026”
The reporting of record investment and employment figures serves as a strategic economic validation for President Sheinbaum before her formal government report. By emphasizing the peso's stability and the surge in foreign capital, the administration is positioning Mexico as a primary destination for 'nearshoring'—the trend of companies moving production closer to the U.S. market to avoid global supply chain disruptions.
