On the new map of the global economy, the region along the Mexico–United States border is no longer just a transit corridor—it has become a strategic hub for investment. Throughout 2024, Mexico’s northern border states—Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas—recorded a cumulative 18.6% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), totaling more than $17.4 billion USD, according to data from Mexico’s Ministry of Economy. This figure significantl