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Puebla Sets Course for Tech-Sustainability Hub With Firms Ready to Install and 20 Billion-Peso Goal

Officials say early commitments span multiple industries under a local-first, low-impact investment model.

Overview

  • State leaders announced the Polo de Desarrollo Económico para el Bienestar and said Puebla’s will be the first to consolidate nationally, according to Juan Carlos Natale.
  • Governor Alejandro Armenta reported companies are ready to install at the Capital of Technology and Sustainability site.
  • A second high-level automotive workforce center (CERHAN) is planned for Cuautlancingo, with a third envisioned in the medium term.
  • Economic officials set targets of up to 20 billion pesos in investment, 10,000–20,000 direct jobs and 30,000–40,000 indirect jobs, and reported seven letters of intent from prospective firms.
  • The initiative includes a Regional Pavilion involving 13 municipalities and applies screening criteria for moderate water and energy use, low emissions and regional hiring.