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Veracruz economic and infrastructure development

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Veracruz is undergoing various infrastructure and economic development initiatives aimed at restructuring its economic model. Local projects include the completion of road sections in Atlahuilco to improve safety and circulation, as well as efforts in Coatzacoalcos to attract private investment through the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT). Business leaders have proposed transitioning the state from a low-cost raw material exporter to a high-sophistication producer of goods such as coffee, fruit, oil, and steel. Economic data indicates the state has maintained positive growth, with an average annual rate of 1.18 percent over the last three years. Industrial activity specifically saw a 6.8 percent annual growth as of May 2026. Secretary of Economic and Port Development Ernesto Pérez Astorga noted that Veracruz leads the nation in electricity generation and non-associated gas production, while maintaining strong positions in hydrocarbons and industrial exports. The state has announced $4.27 billion in investments for 2026. Employment expectations remain positive. The construction sector is poised for reactivation with plans for approximately 23,000 new homes, including 16,000 in the Xalapa and Veracruz regions and 7,000 via Grupo Ara. Additionally, ManpowerGroup indicates a net employment trend of 44 percent for the October-December period in the southeast, driven by seasonal demand and the ‘Buen Fin’ sales event. Tourism is also a growing pillar. Governor Rocío Nahle García highlighted the restoration of the Heriberto Jara Corona Stadium in Xalapa to attract international sports tourism. Community-led initiatives are also promoting local experiences in Naolinco, Tequila, Catemaco, and Mecayapan. Recent efforts have expanded into agricultural support. Governor Nahle García launched the 2026 Autumn-Winter maize planting cycle in Jesús Carranza, distributing 3,000 bags of improved hybrid seeds to cover 3,000 hectares across several municipalities. The state also distributed 21,600 high-yield oil palm plants to support 3,000 producers.

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