Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on 2026-09-01 that Mexico recorded a record foreign direct investment of $35 billion in the first half of 2026, a 12% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ^[1] On 2026-09-01, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented her second government report from the National Palace, highlighting Mexico's economic stability and growth despite US tariffs and the Iran war. ^[2] President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo delivered her second government report on September 1, 2026, at the Patio de Honor of Palacio Nacional in Mexico City, marking the start of the third year of her administration. ^[3] Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented the 2027 Economic Package on 2026-09-01 during her second annual government report at Palacio Nacional, covering fiscal policy, welfare, health, education, and investment. ^[4] The Confederation of Mexican Chambers of Commerce (Coparmex) recognized advances in the minimum wage and international trade during its assessment of President Claudia Sheinbaum's second annual report. ^[5] The general minimum wage was historically increased to 315.04 pesos daily for 2026, allowing it to cover 100% of the family welfare line for the first time. ^[6] According to recent Coparmex data, one out of every two businesses was a victim of some crime between October 2025 and March 2026, with extortion being the main problem. ^[7] Coparmex reported that over 132,800 people have gone missing in the country and called for concrete actions to curb these crimes. ^[8] Gross fixed investment was 21.2% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, below the 22.7% recorded a year prior and far from the 25% target established in Plan México. ^[9] The Confederation of Mexican Chambers of Commerce (Coparmex) warned that extortion, kidnappings, stalled investment, and public spending challenges continue to limit Mexico's economic growth ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's Second Government Report. ^[10] Between June 2025 and June 2026, the Secretariat of Economy designated 14 Podebi in 14 states, including Campeche, Chihuahua, and Tlaxcala. ^[11] Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, stated that the Plan Mexico aims to increase domestic production, substitute imports, and diversify foreign trade. ^[12]