AWS to Invest $5 Billion in Querétaro, Mexico for Digital Region Focusing on AI

    AWS to Invest $5 Billion in Querétaro, Mexico for Digital Region Focusing on AI

    Jan 14, 2025, 02:07 PM

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a $5 billion investment in Mexico, specifically in the state of Querétaro, to establish a new digital region. The investment, which was revealed during a press conference attended by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, is expected to generate an average of 7,000 jobs annually and contribute approximately $10 billion to Mexico's GDP over the next 15 years. The new infrastructure will focus on cloud computing services and prioritize artificial intelligence. Paula Bellizia, Vice President of AWS for Latin America, emphasized the company's commitment to Mexico's socioeconomic and digital growth.

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