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Mexico
By far the region’s largest FDI destination, driven by manufacturing and nearshoring. Last updated 25 October 2026.
| Indicator | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| FDI, first half 2026 | US$34.97B (+2.1%), the highest first half on record | Secretaría de Economía, 26 Aug 2026 |
| Reinvested earnings share | About 90% (US$30.96B) | Same |
| United States share of FDI | 48.2% (US$16.87B) | Same |
| Manufacturing FDI | US$13.48B | Same |
| Mexico City FDI | US$16.86B | Same |
| Policy rate | 6.50%, held for a third straight meeting | Banxico, 24 Sep 2026 |
| Inflation | 3.42% year over year | INEGI, first half of Sep 2026 |
How foreigners own property
Inside the restricted zone (within 50 km of the coast and 100 km of the borders), foreigners hold residential property through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or, for some uses, a Mexican company, under Article 27 of the Constitution. Outside it, direct ownership is generally allowed. That covers most of the beach markets young investors look at first.
Most new FDI is existing companies reinvesting profits. Fresh capital is a smaller slice, so headline records say more about incumbents than newcomers.
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