# Economic and security developments in Nuevo León > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-security-developments-in-nuevo-len > Updated: 2026-08-22T02:23:18.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. The state of Nuevo León is experiencing significant economic and structural developments. Governor Samuel García reported that the region has attracted $135 billion in new investments, positioning the state as a leader in manufacturing and formal employment. In response to these developments, the administration is expanding security forces through the creation of a new Metropolitan Division of Fuerza Civil consisting of 500 elements. Building on this economic momentum, the government is moving to institutionalize the ‘Ponte Nuevo’ initiative via executive decree. This program aims to create a permanent framework for collaboration between the state and the private sector. While previous iterations involved 106 companies and raised over 350 million pesos, the formalization seeks to attract up to 1 billion pesos annually. These combined public and private funds are intended to finance priority projects in areas such as security, mobility, water management, air quality, and public spaces. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Nuevo León seeks to institutionalize ‘Ponte Nuevo’ partnership Nuevo León Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda seeks to institutionalize the ‘Ponte Nuevo’ program via executive decree to secure up to 1 billion pesos annually from the private sector for state infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nuevo-len-seeks-to-institutionalize-ponte-nuevo-partnership ### 2026-08-19: Nuevo León reports $135 billion in investment and expands security forces Nuevo León reports $135 billion in new investments and is creating a 500-element security division, while other Mexican states expand social services and modernize institutional infrastructure. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nuevo-len-governor-reports-best-public-security-in-20-years --- Cite as: Economic and security developments in Nuevo León. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-security-developments-in-nuevo-len