Baja California Touts Strategic Position at North American Economic Forum

Baja California’s role in North American trade and investment was a key topic at the recent North Capital Forum (NCF), a gathering of over 150 specialists, government representatives, and business leaders from Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Discussions centered on regional economic integration, with participants identifying the state’s geographic location as a strategic asset for connectivity. Several major infrastructure projects were cited as critical to future competitiveness, including the proposed deep-water port at Punta Colonet, the Rosarito desalination plant, and the Otay II East border crossing.

Data presented at the forum indicated that Baja California has attracted $1.576 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in the first part of 2025. State officials pointed to administrative mechanisms, like the one-stop business shop, as factors in streamlining new investment projects.

The state’s governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, participated in the event, emphasizing the region’s logistical advantages. The forum, organized by the Mexico-United States Foundation, featured analysis on investment trends and technological innovation.

Specialists at the event highlighted a consensus on the need to strengthen economic ties between the three nations, particularly in sectors like advanced manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy. The outcome of the meeting positions Baja California as a region actively competing for a larger share of international investment within the integrated North American market.

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