This was announced this Thursday by the company's CEO and managing director, Ignacio Caride, during Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning press conference.

Walmart Mexico and Central America will invest US$6 billion in Mexico in 2025, with a focus on opening more stores of its various formats and creating more than 5,550 direct jobs.

This was announced this Thursday by the company's CEO and managing director, Ignacio Caride, during Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning press conference.

Specifically, the stores to be opened will be in its Bodega Aurrera, Sam's Club, Walmart Supercenter, and Walmart Express formats.

These stores will join the more than 3,200 already existing in nearly 700 municipalities across the 32 states of Mexico.

This investment will support Walmart's more than 200,000 direct and permanent jobs in the country.

Additionally, the company will continue to move forward with the construction of two state-of-the-art distribution centers in Bajío and Tlaxcala, equipped with robotics and artificial intelligence technology.

"This announcement reinforces Walmart de México's strong commitment to helping families across the country save money and live better, confirming our long-term commitment to the country. We appreciate the trust placed in our company and reaffirm our commitment to continue growing and contributing to Mexico's development in the coming years," the company's president emphasized.