# Chihuahua economic development push

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chihuahua-economic-development-push
> Updated: 2026-08-03T13:20:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, reports noted that the Mexican state of Chihuahua (along with Colombia’s Huila) recorded modest GDP growth for 2024, indicating a steady but limited economic expansion. By early August 2026, the municipal government of Chihuahua city released the "Guía de la Industria de Chihuahua Capital 2026," a digital industrial guide compiled with industry partners. The guide aggregates data on local firms, sectors, and capacities to attract investors, highlighting that foreign direct investment reached roughly $1.5 billion in 2024. Officials presented the tool as a means to shorten decision cycles, boost employment, support SMEs, and reinforce Chihuahua’s role as a leading industrial hub in Mexico.

## Claims

- The municipal government of Chihuahua presented the Guía de la Industria de Chihuahua Capital 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sergio Gramer Quiñónez, president of CANACINTRA Chihuahua, said reliable information shortens the distance between opportunity and decision. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chihuahua capital has an industrial ecosystem of more than 3,000 companies and a network of suppliers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In 2024, the state recorded around $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The guide was developed by CANACINTRA Chihuahua with support from the municipal Directorate of Economic Development and Competitiveness. (single source)
- The guide contains information on companies, productive sectors, industrial capacities and data for investors and suppliers. (single source)
- José Jordán Orozco, director of Economic Development and Competitiveness, said the guide strengthens competitiveness through collaboration. (single source)
- The guide is available digitally on CANACINTRA Chihuahua’s website and the municipal government’s social media channels. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Chihuahua city unveils 2026 Industrial Guide to attract investment

Chihuahua’s municipal government launched a digital 2026 Industrial Guide, created with CANACINTRA, to showcase over 3,000 local firms, attract $1.5 bn in 2024 FDI and boost investment and jobs.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-city-unveils-2026-industrial-guide-to-attract-investment

### 2026-07-06: Chihuahua and Huila post modest 2024 GDP gains

Chihuahua's 2024 GDP fell 1% amid industrial decline, while Huila grew 2.7% for the fifth year, driven by agriculture and service sector gains.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-and-huila-post-modest-2024-gdp-gains

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Cite as: Chihuahua economic development push. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chihuahua-economic-development-push