State of Mexico faces sluggish growth amid $5 bn transport investment plan

The State of Mexico recorded economic growth of less than one percent in the first half of 2026, a pace judged insufficient by business leaders in commerce, industry, tourism and construction. Representatives noted reduced sales, limited sector expansion and a slowdown in consumer demand despite the country hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The chamber presidents highlighted that recent job creation—about 285,000 formal positions—has stemmed mainly from expansions of existing firms, and warned that further acceleration depends on improved infrastructure and competitiveness.

The state government announced a three‑year investment program of 61.2 billion pesos aimed at boosting mobility and regional development. Central to the plan is the construction of Line VI of the Mexibús, a 28.8‑km bus rapid‑transit corridor linking Toluca, Zinacantepec, Lerma and other municipalities, projected to cost 4.561 billion pesos and serve over 48,000 daily riders by 2028. Additional projects include a Toluca‑Metepec‑Tenango corridor, extensive road rehabilitation, and enhancements to cycling infrastructure, with a dedicated allocation of roughly 5 billion pesos for the Toluca metropolitan area.