Chihuahua has integrated into the semiconductor route in the United States, together with Arizona and Texas. This was announced by Governor María Eugenia Campos after holding a meeting with the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA). During this meeting, the state leader and entrepreneurs from Ciudad Juárez met with executives from various companies, managing to attract investments exceeding 1.3 billion dollars and generating the creation of 11,000 new jobs.
In this trade mission, Chihuahua agreed to provide tax incentives, legal certainty, hydraulic infrastructure, electrical supply, talent development, and support to promote local economic development. Additionally, it was established to train graduates from state universities in Taiwan, as well as improve the Anapra area in Ciudad Juárez in terms of transportation and security, in collaboration with Foxconn.
A training program for job seekers was confirmed, alongside Pegatron in Taiwan, and the construction of a technological campus on the Chihuahua border was proposed. María Eugenia Campos also held meetings with top executives from companies such as United Microelectronics Corporation, presenting the potential of Ciudad Juárez in the semiconductor sector.
Chihuahua stands out as a leader in innovation and foreign policy, being the first Mexican state to attend as a guest of honor to Taiwan to establish cooperation agreements. Expected investments include 825 million dollars and 6,000 jobs in Chihuahua city from Foxconn, as well as 500 million dollars and 5,000 jobs in Ciudad Juárez thanks to Pegatron.
The entity already has prominent companies in the electronics industry, employing over 121,000 people, primarily through the Taiwanese Cluster in Juárez, which produces servers for companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google. Additionally, Chihuahua labor is responsible for manufacturing personal computers from recognized brands like Dell and HP, distributed worldwide.
With investments around 2 billion dollars in the last 3 years and the generation of approximately 20,000 jobs, Chihuahua has strengthened its presence in the semiconductor sector. Collaboration with renowned technology companies, as well as the installed capacity and potential of the region to integrate into the value chain of this industry, represent competitive advantages that promote growth in high-tech manufacturing sectors. Governor Maru Campos continues to work on attracting investments and strengthening relationships with companies in key sectors such as the aerospace and semiconductor industries.
