{
  "id": 9179336,
  "title": "Guanajuato has drawn US $630 million in data center investment as it evolves toward being a tech powerhouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/guanajuato-has-drawn-us-630-million-in-data-center-investment-as-it",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:47:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mexico News Daily",
    "slug": "mexico-news-daily",
    "url": "https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/guanajuato-has-drawn-us-630-milliondata-center-investment-evolves-tech-powerhouse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guanajuato is making strides in the digital economy, bolstered by a portfolio of data centers that have attracted a combined investment of US $630 million and created 200 direct jobs, according to a state government announcement. The state of Guanajuato currently operates two data centers and is constructing a third in San Miguel de Allende, along with one under development in Apaseo el Grande. These establishments are part of a broader initiative to transform Guanajuato into a technological powerhouse by integrating information technologies like data centers, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors.\n\nCentros de datos impulsan inversión y empleo tecnológico estatal, with the state reporting two operational facilities and another one under construction, marking a total investment of 630 million USD and 200 direct employment opportunities. The development of these projects necessitates robust energy, connectivity, and security infrastructure, alongside specialized talent. To meet these demands, a new substation with a 60 MVA capacity and an investment surpassing US $45 million was built at the San Miguel de Allende Business Park to ensure a reliable and sufficient energy supply.\n\nThe Bajío region's strategic central location facilitates the development of these data centers, complemented by significant investments in fiber-optic connectivity. State authorities emphasize that the energy-efficient technologies implemented in these centers include innovative cooling systems and the reuse of treated water. Cristina Villaseñor, the State Economy Minister, highlighted that integrating high-tech sectors like data centers, AI, and semiconductors is a pivotal component of the Guanajuato Suma strategy, aimed at transitioning the economy from traditional industrial roots to a technologically advanced powerhouse.\n\nAccording to the state government, Guanajuato has attracted over US $6.5 billion in investment—representing 81.9% of the six-year goal of US $8 billion—across various sectors, including digital infrastructure and data centers. This achievement reflects the state's strategic response to global economic shifts driven by supply chain reconfiguration and the adoption of artificial intelligence. Villaseñor underscored the government's vision to accelerate digital infrastructure growth while safeguarding the region’s natural resources, aligning with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s policy priorities concerning the technology sector. While recognizing the necessity of data centers for AI development and technological modernization, Sheinbaum cautioned against becoming a global hub for data storage and processing due to the substantial energy and water consumption associated with such operations.",
  "summary": "Much of that investment has gone to San Miguel de Allende, which already has one data center in operation and another under construction, and it's all just a small part of the targeted infrastructure investment of US $8 billion over six years. The post Guanajuato has drawn US $630 million in data center investment as it evolves toward being a tech powerhouse appeared first on Mexico News Daily",
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}