Mexico City: Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon, has announced a substantial investment exceeding $5 billion to establish a new data center in Mexico. This ambitious project aims to bolster the country’s digital infrastructure and economic growth.
According to Anadolu Agency, Mexico’s Economic Minister Marcelo Ebrard revealed that the investment could potentially contribute $10 billion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next 15 years while creating approximately 7,000 jobs. The announcement was made during a morning briefing by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, attended by Paula Bellizia, AWS vice president for Latin America, who outlined the project’s details.
Bellizia stated, “Today we are here with you, Madam President, to launch the operations of our data centers in Mexico, that is, to inaugurate Amazon Web Services’ cloud computing infrastructure so that it can be offered from here, from Mexico.” AWS is a crucial component of Amazon’s global operations, supporting a wide range of services including video conferencing, online shopping, streaming, and financial transactions.
AWS’s official website notes that the company operates in 36 geographical regions, with 100 data centers spread across the US, Canada, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Brazil. Bellizia emphasized the transformative impact of this investment, stating that it would position Mexico as a digital hub in the Americas and a leader in Latin America. She added that the infrastructure would modernize and digitize governments and businesses of all sizes, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency by providing access to the most advanced, secure, and reliable technology.
The new data center will be located in Queretaro, a central Mexican state recognized as an industrial hub. Bellizia pointed out the strategic significance of this location due to its logistical advantages, airport access, and existing infrastructure. President Sheinbaum lauded the investment, describing it as a testament to Mexico’s increasing potential. She remarked, “We are very proud of the moment we are living, and the investment being presented today clearly demonstrates that Mexico has not only a great present but also a great future.”