Attracting foreign capital, upgrading infrastructure, and developing specialized talent remain top priorities for securing Baja California’s economic future, Secretary of Economy and Innovation Kurt Honold Morales told state lawmakers during a legislative hearing.
Appearing before the State Congress, Honold Morales answered questions from legislators while outlining the state’s key economic achievements and ongoing challenges.
According to the secretary, Baja California captured $1.743 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2026, placing it fourth nationwide. The state also obtained 104 committed investment projects, both new ventures and reinvestments, valued at a combined $1.587 billion.
To support these new investments, the Secretariat of Economy and Innovation (SEI) has stepped up coordination among private companies, universities, and government agencies to build a workforce tailored to work in aerospace, electronics, medical devices, semiconductors, and automotive manufacturing.
The initiative is designed to ensure incoming businesses have access to skilled labor while expanding career pathways for Baja California residents. So far, the program has trained 3,308 workers across 151 courses and certified 105 instructors from 18 educational institutions in industry-specific curricula.
Honold Morales also pointed to several flagship infrastructure projects including the Port of Punta Colonet, energy grid upgrades featuring the addition of 624 megawatts at the González Ortega Power Plant, and Tijuana’s 11.4-kilometer elevated viaduct, which is now operational.
Closing his remarks, Honold Morales underscored the need for sustained collaboration with the business and academic communities to attract investment, strengthen local supply chains, and create new economic opportunities across Baja California.
