Zacatecas exports grow 12.8% amid regional infrastructure investments

Zacatecas reported a 12.8% annual increase in exports during the second quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated value of $1.503 billion. According to INEGI data, the mining sector remains the primary driver, accounting for approximately 64% of total exports ($957.9 million), followed by manufacturing ($465.4 million) and the agricultural sector ($24.1 million). While mining provides the highest volume, the agricultural sector saw the largest percentage growth at 23.2%.

In parallel, Governor David Monreal Ávila has announced several regional development initiatives. In Río Grande, the administration has invested over 2 billion pesos in social policy and infrastructure, including road rehabilitation. To support the agricultural sector, the government is distributing tractor subsidies and plans to provide diesel subsidies starting in January 2027.

In Guadalupe, the Governor presented plans for a third-level hospital with 387 beds and 42 medical specialties, projected to cost over 5 billion pesos. Other regional projects include the construction of 144 homes under the 'Viviendas para el Bienestar' program and significant investments in security infrastructure, such as the C5i facility.