Two key factors will shape the future of the national economy in the coming years. The first is a vision focused on strengthening the productive capabilities of each region by promoting local development based on economic vocations. The second is adopting a long-term perspective that aligns necessary actions to build an industrial policy aimed at a more resilient, diversified, and sustainable economy. Both approaches converge in the central objectives of the Plan México, where the Economic Well-being Corridors are set to play a strategic role as tools for territorial development. Beyond economic growth, these corridors aim to organize territory, attract investment, promote regional integration, and improve community well-being.
In this context, the Economic Well-being Border Corridor, covering the states of Chihuahua, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and northern Veracruz, represents one of the most significant initiatives to strengthen the competitiveness of northern Mexico and promote balanced development. It is part of a network of ten corridors designed to boost the economy by strengthening value chains and attracting strategic investments.
This corridor stands out due to its privileged geographic location, proximity to the United States—our main trading partner—and its notable industrial density and productive potential in key sectors like energy, aerospace, agro-industrial, and automotive. According to sector data, over 28% of the country’s economic projects are concentrated in this region, valued at approximately $298 billion, equivalent to 16% of the national GDP. Global firms like General Motors, Ford, and KIA already operate in this region, alongside tech, energy, and agro-industrial companies. This industrial concentration makes the corridor a vital node for cross-border trade and economic integration with North America.
However, addressing three structural challenges is essential for the corridor to fulfill its purpose. First, reducing regional inequality to ensure equitable distribution of development benefits. Second, improving strategic infrastructure, as while road connectivity is robust, rail, port, hydraulic, and energy systems need strengthening to boost new industrial parks and competitiveness. Third, enhancing public security, a prerequisite for attracting investments and fostering a trustworthy business environment. Overcoming these challenges will not only expand the corridor’s economic and social impact but also solidify it as a true engine of productive transformation for the country. Strengthening public-private collaboration and ensuring effective coordination among government levels will be crucial.
— new from Milenio