Artificial Intelligence: A Key Sector to Boost in Mexico
Mexico is quickly becoming a key player in the global AI-driven economy. The country has seen a surge in investments, with major tech firms and startups pouring billions into data centres and digital infrastructure. Yet, challenges like regulatory delays and energy shortages threaten to slow this growth.
Between 2023 and 2024, 362 companies invested over $500 million in AI-related projects across Mexico. This momentum continued into 2025, with CloudHQ announcing a $4.8 billion plan to build six AI-focused data centres. Salesforce also committed $1 billion over five years to expand its operations, including a new Global Delivery Center aimed at attracting top tech talent.
The fintech sector has seen major activity as well. In late 2025, Mexican startup Plata secured $500 million from Japan’s Nomura bank—its second large funding round that year—bringing total AI-driven investment in financial inclusion to $750 million. However, progress faces hurdles. Delays in electrical infrastructure have stalled projects like Microsoft’s data centre in Central Mexico. Foreign investment in renewable energy also dropped sharply, falling from $147 billion in early 2024 to just $83 billion in the first half of 2025. Legal reforms, including changes to the Judiciary and Amparo Law, have added uncertainty, making investors cautious. The government is now pushing reforms to strengthen key areas. A proposed update to the National Water Law aims to tighten state control over water use—a critical resource for data centres. Experts argue that improving energy reliability, connectivity, and regulations will be essential for Mexico to fully capitalise on its AI potential. Globally, the first half of 2025 saw nearly $300 billion invested in data centres and semiconductor projects, including 24 megaprojects each worth over $1 billion. Mexico’s ability to compete will depend on addressing its current challenges.
Mexico’s tech boom is drawing billions in investment, but obstacles remain. Energy shortages, legal instability, and slow infrastructure upgrades could limit growth. If resolved, these issues would help the country solidify its role in the AI economy and attract even larger projects in the future.
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