Aguascalientes Sees 211% Surge in Foreign Direct Investment for Q1 2026

How Much Did Foreign Investment Grow in Aguascalientes for Q1 2026?

Aguascalientes attracted $342 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2026, representing a 211% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to information released by the State Government.

According to the statement, this result solidifies Aguascalientes as one of the country’s most attractive destinations for foreign capital. The head of the Ministry of Economic Development, Science and Technology (Sedecyt), Esaú Garza de Vega, assured that the growth reflects the confidence that companies from different parts of the world maintain in the entity.

“These results reflect the confidence that companies worldwide maintain in Aguascalientes, thanks to its economic stability, strategic location, competitive infrastructure, qualified human talent, and favorable business environment,” stated the official.

According to official figures, Japan was the primary country of origin for foreign investment received by the state during the first quarter of 2026, followed by Germany and the United States, nations that continue to strengthen their presence in strategic sectors for the local economy.

Garza de Vega highlighted that the economic promotion strategy driven by Governor Tere Jiménez seeks to attract

and strengthen existing ones.

“The Governor of Aguascalientes, Tere Jiménez, promotes a permanent economic promotion strategy to attract new investments, strengthen existing ones, and generate more employment opportunities for the people of Aguascalientes,” he affirmed.

He also indicated that the State Government maintains a collaborative agenda with the business sector, international organizations, and industrial chambers to promote the entity’s competitive advantages to national and foreign investors.

The secretary added that the arrival of new companies and the expansion of already established projects contribute to the state’s economic growth, strengthen supply chains, and drive the generation of better-paying jobs.

“The attraction of new companies and the expansion of established projects contribute to the entity’s economic growth, drive innovation, strengthen supply chains, and favor the creation of better-paying jobs for families in Aguascalientes,” he maintained.