Recently, Claudia Sheinbaum's government presented the Mexico Plan, its program to promote economic and regional development, highlighting its long-term character with the goal of positioning Mexico as the tenth largest economy in the world by 2030. This initiative aims to address digital inequality, which threatens to widen economic and social gaps, especially between the industrialized north and the rural south of the country.
In states like Nuevo León, where industry and innovation ecosystems are maturing, this plan is expected to have a significant impact. However, important challenges are identified, such as the need to invest in digital infrastructure to boost growth in the region.
According to the Inter-American Development Bank, investing in digital infrastructure could increase the combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the northern regions of Mexico and Texas by 5% in the next five years. Additionally, the importance of establishing a cross-border political framework that fosters economic integration and avoids excessive protectionism to achieve equitable development is emphasized.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is proposed as a catalyst for change that could transform the region into a global example of cross-border collaboration, especially in key sectors such as education, health, and security. In this sense, cross-border educational programs and talent training are key to ensuring that the benefits of AI reach everyone.
Despite the political contrasts between the governments of Donald Trump in the United States and Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico, collaboration in technological development and innovation could drive sustainable growth in the region. Institutions like EGADE Business School position themselves as key players in this effort, promoting the training of a highly skilled workforce to lead the adoption of advanced technologies.
The challenge for businesses, governments, and academic institutions in the region is to build an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development model, harnessing the potential offered by AI to optimize supply chains, reduce logistics costs, and strengthen regional competitiveness.
