# Yucatán infrastructure and investment promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yucatn-infrastructure-and-investment-promotion > Updated: 2026-08-24T23:53:44.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The government of Yucatán is pursuing a series of strategic infrastructure and investment initiatives under the ‘Maya Renaissance’ vision to expand the state’s economic presence. Initial efforts focused on international diplomacy, with Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena meeting with the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Mexico to promote state infrastructure projects and attract Emirati investment. Subsequent efforts expanded to include regional business engagement and maritime modernization. At the First Mexico–El Salvador Binational Business Congress, officials promoted the Chichén Itzá International Airport as a potential aeronautical hub for logistics and technology services. Additionally, the state is working to modernize the Port of Progreso by engaging with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association to develop marine bunkering services and shipyard facilities to accommodate larger cruise ships. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Yucatán promotes strategic investment and infrastructure projects Yucatán is promoting major infrastructure projects, including the modernization of Puerto Progreso and the development of Chichén Itzá International Airport, to attract global investment and aeronautical growth 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yucatn-promotes-strategic-investment-and-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-08-08: Yucatán officials seek United Arab Emirates investment for infrastructure Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena met with the UAE Ambassador to Mexico to promote major infrastructure projects, including the Port of Progreso and the Tren Maya, to attract foreign investment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yucatn-officials-seek-united-arab-emirates-investment-for-infrastructure --- Cite as: Yucatán infrastructure and investment promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yucatn-infrastructure-and-investment-promotion