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AWS Invests $5 Billion in Mexico, Aiming for $10 Billion GDP Boost and 7,000 Jobs in Querétaro

Jan 14, 2025, 02:43 PM

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a $5 billion investment in Mexico, aimed at establishing a new data center region in Querétaro. This initiative is expected to contribute approximately $10 billion to Mexico's GDP over the next 15 years and generate an average of 7,000 jobs annually. The project, which includes the launch of the AWS Mexico (Central) Region, was highlighted during a press conference attended by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. AWS's investment is part of a broader strategy to expand its cloud computing infrastructure in Latin America, with the new region set to offer over 240 cloud services to customers in the region. The move is also seen as a long-term commitment to Mexico's digital and socioeconomic growth, with AWS planning to train 200,000 Mexicans in cloud computing skills by the end of next year.