The government of Hidalgo, led by Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar, has allocated a total investment of 25 billion 272 million 540 thousand 931 pesos for public infrastructure as of May 2026. ^[1] Julio Menchaca Salazar, governor of Hidalgo, announced on 2026-10-20 that all preparations are complete for his fourth government report to be presented at the fairgrounds in Pachuca. ^[2] Governor Julio Menchaca reported that Hidalgo is now among the top 10 safest states in the country, citing a 71% reduction in extortion and a 24% reduction in homicides. ^[3] Through the Secretariat of Public Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Development (SIPDUS), 3,851 projects and actions have been executed during the first four years of the administration to address priorities in water, public spaces, roads, urban roads, and housing. ^[4] Governor Julio Menchaca announced three new infrastructure projects to strengthen mobility: the construction of the Actopan-Atotonilco el Grande transversal axis, the expansion of the Mexico-Pachuca highway, and the Rio de las Avenidas project. ^[5] Hidalgo has attracted 130 investment projects representing over 147 billion pesos in investment and the generation of 191,000 direct and indirect jobs. ^[6] According to the report, 154,000 people in Hidalgo exited the condition of poverty. ^[7] The government report claimed that Hidalgo achieved the first place nationally in formal permanent employment with over 39,000 positions. ^[8] The government report claimed a 71% reduction in extortion and a 24% reduction in homicides in Hidalgo. ^[9]