Northeast Mexico Region is considered a very attractive and important financial and industrial center for commercial exchange between Mexico and USA.

Coahuila is the third largest state in the country. Located in the Northeast part of Mexico, Coahuila shares a 512 kilometer border with the American state of Texas. The proximity to the US border is one of its main advantages lo locate a maquiladora in this region.

Coahuila State Economic Highlights:

• Economically Active Population 989,190
• State GDP: $ 22.7 billion dollars (2004)e.
• National GDP: 4.40%
• State GDP per capita: $ 9,219 USD
• Gross Fixed Investment 2000-2005: over $ 7.3 billion USD
• 1st place nationally on financial strength: Zero public debt.