President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexico achieved a historic record level of foreign direct investment during the first quarter of 2026 [1].
This surge in capital represents a critical benchmark for the administration's economic strategy. By securing record-breaking international funding, the government aims to solidify Mexico's position as a primary global manufacturing and trade hub.
Sheinbaum said that foreign direct investment reached the highest level in the history of the country [2]. According to data cited by the president, the investment totaled 23,591 million USD during the first three months of the year [1].
The president described the figures as "muy buenas noticias" [1]. She said the investment record is evidence of the dynamism within the Mexican economy, a result she linked to the implementation of her Plan México [2].
Plan México serves as the central framework for the current administration's economic goals. By focusing on attracting foreign capital, the government intends to create a more resilient industrial base, and increase the country's commercial surplus [1].
Sheinbaum said the record is a testament to the confidence international investors have in the nation's stability and growth potential [2]. The administration continues to push for further integration into global supply chains to ensure long-term economic sustainability.
“La inversión extranjera directa alcanzó su nivel más alto en la historia del país”
The achievement of a historic FDI peak suggests that international markets are responding positively to the 'Plan México' framework. By capitalizing on nearshoring trends and industrial dynamism, the Sheinbaum administration is attempting to decouple economic growth from domestic volatility and tie it more closely to global trade stability.
