# AutoZone expansion in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autozone-expansion-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-10-05T22:44:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

AutoZone is pursuing regional expansions in Latin America through infrastructure investment and workforce growth.

In Mexico, the company has broken ground on a $183 million distribution center at the León-Bajío Industrial Platform in Guanajuato. The facility is intended to bolster logistics and supply capacity for western Mexico and the Bajío region, with expectations to create approximately 600 new jobs.

Simultaneously, AutoZone is expanding its presence in Brazil. The company has announced various new job openings to support its existing network of over 170 stores and is promoting its ‘50+ Program’ to recruit experienced professionals over the age of 50.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: AutoZone expands Brazilian operations with new job openings

AutoZone is expanding its Brazilian operations by opening several new job positions and promoting its ‘50+ Program’ to recruit experienced professionals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autozone-expands-brazilian-operations-with-new-job-openings

### 2026-09-29: AutoZone invests $183 million in new distribution center in León

AutoZone is investing $183 million to build a new 194,832-square-meter distribution center in León, Guanajuato, creating approximately 600 jobs to bolster logistics in western Mexico.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autozone-invests-183-million-in-new-distribution-center-in-len

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