Sinaloa raises expectations for foreign investment; Rocha highlights Mazatlán’s appeal to capital and tourism

During his weekly press conference, the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, addressed investor confidence in the state. He also mentioned that, halfway through his six-year term, the goal of $2 billion in foreign direct investment is close to being reached.

He also indicated that, to date, $1.637 billion has been raised, representing 81.8 percent of the goal originally set in the 2021-2027 State Development Plan.

Given these expectations, which suggest that the six-year goal of $2 billion will be met, the Sinaloa Ministry of Economy updated its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) target, increasing it from $2 billion to $3 billion.

On the other hand, Governor Rocha emphasized that investors know exactly where to invest their capital, after studying the environment and the market. In the specific case of Mazatlán, he said it is a destination highly susceptible to secure investment, which is reflected in the increase in tourist arrivals, especially cruise ships.

“All the tourists who came to Mazatlán in 2025 didn’t experience any security issues. They came for Carnival, Holy Week, and Motorcycle Week. I’m talking about thousands, hundreds of thousands, not just a few, and we have served them and will continue to serve those who visit us,” he noted.

Likewise, the governor noted that another issue under consideration during his administration is security. “This issue has been given special attention to ensure it doesn’t impact tourism, especially in Mazatlán, which is Sinaloa’s main tourist destination and is visited by hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists each year.”

Source: eluniversal