Mexico's top economic advisor urges businesses to boost investment

Mexico is positioning itself as a prime global investment hub, and the government is actively removing barriers to facilitate this. Altagracia Gómez, a key advisor to President Claudia Sheinbaum, has called on the private sector to step up investment, emphasizing that with recent government actions to streamline processes, there are 'zero excuses' for delays.

Gómez highlighted Mexico's inherent advantages, such as its skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and strategic location bordering the United States, the world's largest market. These factors, combined with a strong business culture, make Mexico an attractive destination not just within Latin America but on a global scale.

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The message today is: yesterday we asked for something and it was given; we asked for zero obstacles, now they tell us zero excuses, we need more investment.

The government has responded swiftly to business demands, introducing measures like expedited approvals for strategic projects, a single window for foreign trade, and automatic approvals for investment requests if not addressed within 90 days. These initiatives aim to provide the legal certainty, security, energy, and water resources crucial for investment.

While the article notes a recent economic slowdown with a 0.8% GDP contraction in the first quarter of 2026, the government's proactive stance signals a strong commitment to leveraging global supply chain realignments. The message to both domestic and international businesses is clear: now is the time to invest and expand in Mexico.

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To those who are not yet here, today is the time to arrive and to those who are already here, today is the time to expand.