The drop in the price of some agricultural products, such as tomatoes, influenced the slowdown in inflation in the first half of June, which stood at 3.55% at an annual rate , which implied a decrease of 0.11% compared to the previous two weeks, according to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC).

This decline represented the lowest level of the CPI since the second half of October 2025, according to data released this Wednesday by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

“The year-on-year headline inflation moderated for the fifth consecutive fortnight, largely reflecting the reversal shown by the non-core index between March and April,” detailed Grupo Financiero Ve por Más (BX+)  in an analysis.

According to INEGI, the  core inflation index  —which excludes goods and services with the most volatile prices— rose 0.19% on a biweekly basis . Within this index, goods prices increased 0.11% and services prices 0.27%.

“The core inflation rate moderated slightly, but remains at high levels, with 26 observations above 4 percent. The goods sector continues to decelerate, reaching its lowest point since May of last year. Conversely, inflation in services maintains higher growth rates compared to the end of last year and its historical average, despite a context of weak economic activity,” explained BX+.

Meanwhile, on a bi-weekly basis, the non-core price index —which includes goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations—  fell 1.14 percent . Within this index, fruit and vegetable prices dropped 5.24 percent, while energy and regulated tariff prices rose 0.10 percent.

In the first half of June, the products with the largest increases in their cost were avocados with 18.51%, air transport with 13.75%, potatoes and other tubers with 5.76%, package tourist services with an increase of 4.07% and other vegetables and legumes with 2.86% at a bi-weekly rate.

Meanwhile, the products with the greatest price decrease during the cycle were poblano peppers with 28.33%, tomatoes with 23.98%, serrano peppers with a decrease of 15.21%, grapes with 14.59%, eggs with 4.51%, and other fruits with a decrease in their cost of 1.80% every two weeks.

According to Ve por Más’s analysis, the bi-weekly variation in the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) “was the lowest for the first half of June in 21 years. This was due to a sharp drop—even greater than expected—in agricultural products, mainly fruits and vegetables. On the other hand, the report highlighted the increase in prices for air travel, hotels, and tour packages. This latter increase tends to be observed at the beginning of summer; however, this time it was more pronounced than usual, perhaps reflecting the effects of the World Cup.”

The financial institution believes that after moderating in May and June, “ we expect inflation to rebound in July . Furthermore, we still believe that upside risks predominate, although a final resolution of the conflict in the Middle East would marginally help to balance things out.”

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In April 2026, Mexico’s annual general inflation rate stood at 4.45% , breaking a streak of three consecutive months of increases, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported on Thursday .

This result stemmed from a decrease in the non-core price index (goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations) which fell 0.18% on a monthly basis.

Domestically, energy prices and government-regulated tariffs fell 1.03%, primarily due to adjustments in electricity rates in 18 cities across the country, as part of the summer season pricing scheme. Meanwhile, fruit and vegetable prices rose 3.47% month-on-month.

Meanwhile, the  core price index —which does not take into account the most volatile goods and services— increased 0.31% month-on-month, with the cost of goods and services rising 0.31 percent.

Although inflation slowed down last April compared to the 4.59% annual rate of March 2026, the price of some basic goods registered increases.

During the period, the poblano pepper increased its cost by 41.42% monthly, the serrano pepper showed an increase of 36.27%, the tomato by 19.25%, potatoes and other tubers by 12.23%, high octane gasoline by 6.16% and urban bus fares by 3.44% on a monthly basis.

Conversely, the products with the greatest price decrease during the cycle were  green tomato with 34.80%, zucchini with 18.57%, lemon with 14.58%, electricity with 14%, air transport with 7.52% and egg with 3.48% monthly.

Among the states with the largest monthly increases in the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) were Durango, Jalisco, and Zacatecas. Meanwhile, Tabasco, Yucatán, and Campeche were among the states with variations below the national average.

The result for April 2026 represents the first month, so far this year, that inflation shows a drop, since last January it stood at 3.79%, in February it stood at 4.02% and in March at 4.59% at an annual rate.

Industry analysts, such as Grupo Financiero BASE , have estimated that inflation will close 2026 at 4.2%, which would mean an increase in the costs of various products.

According to Inegi, the INPC is a measure of the average change in the prices of the products that make up a basket of goods and services representative of the consumption of households in the country over time.

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Mexico could have an economic growth of 1% in 2026 , which would mean a decrease from the 1.2% proposed by Grupo Financiero BASE in a previous review, as explained by Gabriela Siller, director of Economic Analysis of this institution.

In the webinar “Economic Outlook, GDP Estimate for the First Quarter of 2026” , the specialist considered that, in a pessimistic scenario, the country’s economic growth would be 0.60%, and in an optimistic environment it would advance 1.45%, derived from various factors, including the economic spillover from the World Cup.

The decline in the three groups of economic activities – primary, secondary and tertiary – which contributed to the 0.8% quarterly decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26) gives signs of what he called a “stagnation trap” , caused by the weakening of institutions, increased informality, a drop in fixed investment and a decline in productivity.

“The quarterly drop in GDP was indeed sharp, and although we expect a rebound in the second quarter, this would be largely due to the World Cup, which we believe will add 0.15 percentage points to GDP through tourism and additional consumption,” he explained.

The analyst considered that the low growth of the Mexican economy is not a temporary situation, but a structural one , which is reflected in a high rate of informality in employment that, as of last March, stood at 54.85 percent.

Regarding private consumption , which is one of the indicators of GDP, Siller explained that in 2025 this sector closed with an increase of 1.20%, the lowest since 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year consumption started off on the wrong foot, with a drop of 1.55% compared to December 2025.”

By 2026, the financial institution forecasts that private consumption will grow between 1.8% and 2.2% , driven by the World Cup and a greater number of tourists arriving in Mexico for the sporting event.

Gross fixed investment ( machinery and equipment for the production of goods and services) also declined at the start of 2026. According to figures presented by Siller, this indicator fell 14% compared to 2024, when it reached its historical peak. He noted that in 2025, gross fixed investment decreased by 6.5%, and the projection for 2026 is a further decline of 2%.

“There weren’t two consecutive years with declines, something we hadn’t seen since 2019, when Mexico was in a slight recession, and 2020 due to the pandemic,” he emphasized.

Regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Mexico, he noted that although historical high levels have been reached, it should be considered that a large percentage has been for reinvestment.

At the close of 2025, Mexico received $40.871 billion in FDI, which represented a growth of 10.8% compared to the FDI received in 2024, when it was $36.872 billion, according to figures from the Ministry of Economy .

According to Siller, 67.65% of FDI in 2025 was for reinvestment of profits , 14.30% intercompany accounts , and 18.05% was for new investments .

Regarding the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , the specialist said that, although there is a lot of uncertainty, “I think that in the end it will not end badly, unless there are political issues that stop this trade relationship.”

On another topic, he specified that since last year, computer equipment has been Mexico’s top export. “If this product hadn’t grown so much last year, at a rate of 144%, Mexican exports would have fallen by 0.54 percent.”

“But there are several risks. Computer equipment is not a long-term guarantee. To begin with, Mexico is not the main supplier of this product to the United States; that distinction belongs to Taiwan. In fact, for many months we were the main supplier, but Taiwan has now overtaken us. Taiwan accounts for 45% of total U.S. imports of this product, while Mexico accounts for 31%,” he stated.

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , Mexican exports totaled 70 billion 727 million dollars (mdd) in March 2026 , a growth of 27.7% compared to the same month of 2025.

Regarding inflation, he estimated that it will close this year at 4.2 percent . “Inflation was already expected last year. The truth is that Mexico was fortunate with the reduction in non-core inflation, because we know that non-core inflation is very volatile; even more so if we add factors such as public insecurity in Mexico, which has reduced fruit and vegetable harvests, increasing their price. On the other hand, the increase in energy prices due to the war in Iran is also a latent threat; this has caused consumer inflation to rise in Mexico,” he emphasized.

It is worth remembering that inflation in Mexico stood at 4.59% at an annual rate in March 2026 , driven by a rise in agricultural products and services such as air transport, according to data from Inegi.

According to Banco BASE’s estimates, the Mexican economic outlook is not encouraging, although there are indicators showing a slow recovery that could improve the situation in the second quarter of the year.

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The Mexican economy could grow by 1.5% in 2026 , the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) estimated , due to tensions in the global environment and the application of current restrictive financial conditions.

This projection represents an increase if one considers that the country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025 was 0.8% compared to 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

In its report, ECLAC adjusted its regional growth projection to 2.2% for 2026 , a decrease from the 2.3% estimated by the organization in December of last year. The report indicated that the contraction reflects current global tensions, such as the conflict in the Middle East and tariff policies.

“The deterioration of the external environment is one of the main factors behind the downward revision of regional growth projections,” he said.

According to the organization’s data, growth is projected to slow in 24 of the region’s 33 countries in 2026, while only seven are expected to show an increase. This would mark four consecutive years of projected growth close to 2.3% for the region, “demonstrating a pattern of weak growth potential.”

At the subregional level, South America would grow 2.4% in 2026 , below the 2.9% achieved in 2025, “reflecting a slowdown in most of the economies of the subregion,” according to the most recent projections of ECLAC.

Central America is projected to grow its economy by 2.2% this year , a slight contraction compared to the 2.3% growth forecast for 2025, influenced by anticipated contractions in Cuba and Haiti.  The English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean is projected to grow by 5.6% , a slight increase from the 5.5% forecast for 2025, driven by projected economic activity in Guyana.

The conflict in the Middle East and geopolitical tensions increased volatility in commodity and financial markets. The price of oil during the first three weeks of April exceeded the average price recorded in December 2015 by 74% , raising production and transportation costs globally, according to the technical report.

ECLAC noted that the World Trade Organization (WTO) projected a 2.7% increase in the volume of trade in goods and services in 2026. This figure contrasts with the 4.7% growth achieved in 2025, indicating a slowdown in the dynamism of global international trade. Meanwhile, central banks are maintaining cautious stances in the face of renewed pressure on consumer price indices.

Regional private consumption is showing less dynamism, while investment is showing signs of a recovery, albeit at moderate levels. Employment growth in the region’s economies is estimated at 1.1% in 2026, compared to 1.5% in 2025 .

Meanwhile, median inflation would be above 3%, due to the rise in imported inputs and logistics expenses, compared to 2.4% last year.

According to the United Nations regional economic commission, risks persist linked to the volatility of international markets and the weakness of domestic demand in countries; in addition to structural factors and constraints of space in public policies that affect the performance in various economies of the region analyzed.

Given this scenario, ECLAC emphasized the need to expand the mobilization of internal and external resources , and to strengthen governance to promote policies that boost investment, increase productivity and strengthen macroeconomic resilience, in a global environment where uncertainty prevails.

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After a tense start to the year, inflation in Mexico moderated slightly in the first half of April 2026, reaching 4.53% year-on-year , which implied an increase of 0.11% compared to the previous two weeks, according to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

The core component —which excludes goods and services with volatile prices— increased 0.18% on a biweekly basis, with a 0.25% increase in goods prices and a 0.12% increase in services prices.

The  non-core price index —which includes goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations—fell 0.13% on a bi-weekly basis. Within this index, fruit and vegetable prices rose 4.29%, while energy and regulated tariff prices fell 1.34% on a bi-weekly basis, due to the implementation of the summer electricity tariff scheme in 18 cities across the country.

Tomato press basic basket

The generic products that registered the largest price increases with impact on general inflation in the period were tomatoes with an increase of 24.37%, poblano peppers with 22.63%, serrano peppers with 21.94%, onions with 7.43%, and potatoes and other tubers with 6.92% at a bi-weekly rate.

Conversely, green tomatoes were the product that decreased the most with a drop of 26.86%, followed by zucchini with a drop of 14.92%, electricity with 14%, air transport with 11.65% and eggs with a decrease of 2.59% fortnightly.

In the analysis by state, Durango led the bi-weekly variations, exceeding the national average. Jalisco and Chihuahua followed. Meanwhile, the states that reported the smallest increases in the first half of April were Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán.

Although the INPC (National Consumer Price Index) showed a slight decrease in the first half of April, inflation continues to put pressure on Mexicans’ wallets, as basic food items such as tomatoes and chili peppers have shown a greater increase in the reference cycle.

This dynamic is also reflected in the Minimum Consumption Basket Price Index, which  registered an annual increase of 4.73%, higher than the 3.75% of the same period in 2025.

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Amid global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and internal pressures, analyst Mauricio Candiani warned that 2026 will be a year of “crosswinds” for companies in Mexico, where the key will not be waiting for certainty, but making strategic decisions with pragmatism.

During his presentation at the ANERPV Forum , Candiani used a metaphor comparing the current economy to a turbulent flight. While some react nervously to any jolt, more experienced organizations understand that these episodes are inevitable and operate with clear protocols.

“This is how things are this year; there are slight movements and stronger ones that directly impact the dynamics of businesses, regardless of the sector,” he explained.

One of the main challenges, he pointed out, is the low economic growth . Mexico is advancing at a  “baby step” pace, insufficient in the face of key variables such as population growth or the level of public debt.

According to Candiani, the country should grow above both indicators to guarantee long-term stability, something that is not currently happening. This is compounded by a still-high fiscal deficit and a growing debt, which, while not critical, does show a worrying trend.

“The problem is not the size of the debt, it is the trajectory,” he warned.

On the monetary front, he highlighted that the reduction in interest rates represents an opportunity for investment, although he stressed that its impact goes beyond credit: it also directly affects the viability of new projects.

Regarding inflation , the specialist pointed out that it does not represent a serious macroeconomic risk at the moment, as it remains within manageable ranges for the economy.

One of the most critical points of his analysis was the global energy environment, which he described as a “shock” driven more by expectations than by physical scarcity.

In this context, he warned about Mexico’s high dependence on natural gas imported from the United States, which could become a structural risk in the event of supply disruptions.

However, it also identified opportunities, particularly in the development of unconventional gas in the north of the country, driven by changes in energy policy.

“The restriction is not the price, it is the capacity,” he emphasized.

Nearshoring and unequal opportunities

Candiani acknowledged that regionalization and trade with the United States remain key drivers for Mexico, especially within the context of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) . However, he cautioned that the benefits are not distributed evenly.

While some regions and industries are growing rapidly due to the relocation of production chains, others are facing lags or even contractions.

“The world is in constant arbitrage of inputs, and Mexico is well positioned to take advantage of it,” he noted.

Another area of ​​concern is the judicial system . Candiani warned about a transition process that could generate greater uncertainty in dispute resolution, forcing companies to rethink their legal and compliance strategies.

He even warned about the strengthening of regulatory powers that allow accounts to be frozen based on presumptions, which increases operational risks .

Beyond the diagnosis, Candiani’s central message was that companies must adjust their decision-making to a reality where government support is limited.

“We have to ask the government as if it could do everything, but in the boardrooms we have to make decisions as if it weren’t doing anything,” he said.

In this regard, he called for maintaining financial discipline, avoiding overleverage, and strengthening the capacity to adapt to changing scenarios.

Despite the challenges, the specialist concluded with a moderately optimistic outlook. He asserted that Mexico maintains significant competitive advantages , especially in sectors related to exports, logistics, and technology.

“The country is in the right postal code ,” he said, noting that opportunities exist, but depend on companies’ ability to read the environment, adjust their strategies, and execute with discipline.

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The Timely Indicator of Private Consumption (IOCP) anticipated a 0.2% monthly increase in consumption for February 2026, and also estimated a 2.1% annual growth rate , according to figures from the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

Meanwhile, for March, the agency projected that the IOCP will not show changes on a monthly basis, which would reflect a slowdown in the pace of spending in Mexican households; while in its annual measurement it forecasts an increase of 2.1 percent.

For both months, the consumption index would stand at 112.4 points , which could signify a trend of stability, although without clear signs of expansion.

The Inegi estimates come in a context where the general annual inflation has remained on the rise, standing at 4.02% last February and at 4.59% in March of this year .

According to projections from the  International Monetary Fund (IMF) , inflation in Mexico could reach 3.9% in 2026, which anticipates an improvement in the face of the price increases of several products in the basic food basket during the first three months of the year.

Despite the slight growth of the IOCP, Mexican consumers continue to show restraint when acquiring goods and services, resulting from a less dynamic Mexican economy, and have therefore adopted new forms of consumption, opting for lower-cost products and reducing their expenses .

The IOCP aims to provide timely and accurate estimates of private consumption, which is one of the country’s economic drivers, Inegi emphasized.

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Inflation in Mexico accelerated again in March 2026, driven by the rise in agricultural products and services such as air transport , after the increase shown last February, when it stood at 4.02% at an annual rate, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) announced .

According to the agency, in the third month of the year, the National Consumer Price Index (INPC), which measures the variation in prices of a basket of goods and services, registered an increase of 0.86% compared to the previous month. With this result, the overall annual inflation rate was 4.59% .

“The increase in some agricultural products and the effects of the conflict in the Middle East on energy led to inflation reaching its highest level since October 2024,” the  Financial Group Ve por Más (BX+) indicated  in an analysis.

According to Inegi, the  core price index  – which does not take into account the most volatile goods and services – increased 0.38% monthly , with a rise in the prices of goods of 0.29% and an increase of 0.48% in the prices of services.

“The underlying inflation rate declined slightly, but has remained above 4% for 11 consecutive months despite the fragility of economic activity. Goods prices fell, likely as the effect of January’s fiscal adjustments diminishes and given the currency appreciation of previous months. Conversely, services prices rebounded and are showing variations greater than their historical average despite a fragile economic context,” BX+ explained.

The  non-core price index  —which includes goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations— rose 2.46% month-on-month . Within this index, fruit and vegetable prices increased 10.75%, and energy and regulated tariffs rose 0.85% month-on-month, reflecting price pressures on various frequently consumed products and services in Mexico.

The increase in inflation in March is mainly explained by a rebound in the price of agricultural products such as cucumber with a rise of 42.71%, tomato  with 42.01%, air  transport with an increase of 26.28%,  lemon with 18.26%,  green tomato  with 16.46%, potato and other tubers with 14.92% and chicken with 2.82% monthly.

Conversely, the products with the greatest decrease in their cost during the cycle were nopales with a drop of 8.86%, papaya with 4.40%, internet, telephone and pay television packages with 3.59%, eggs with 2.69%, beans with 1.34% and pork with a decrease in its price of 1.28% on a monthly basis.

Among the states with the largest monthly increases in the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) were Guerrero, Puebla, and Tlaxcala . Meanwhile, Chihuahua, Baja California Sur, and Yucatán were among the states with variations below the national average.

According to Ve por Más’s analysis, the annual variation of the INPC “accelerated for the third consecutive month, adding two readings above 4% (upper limit of the Bank of Mexico ‘s tolerance range ) and reached highs since October 2024″ .

“The pressure came from the non-core index, given the marked reversal in agricultural products and –as a result of the conflict in Iran– the greater dynamism in energy,” he explained.

The financial institution considered that “the inflationary outlook has deteriorated ,” and therefore raised its year-end inflation forecast from 3.9% to 4.1%.

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Inflation in Mexico continues unabated. In the first half of March 2026, the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) , which measures the average change in prices of products that make up a basket of goods and services, stood at 4.63% year-on-year , representing an increase of 0.62% compared to the previous two weeks, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) announced on Tuesday  .

“The inflationary outlook has recently deteriorated due to the escalation of geopolitical conflicts and the resulting increase in international energy prices, coupled with a reluctance to lower core inflation,” the Financial Group Ve por Más (BX+) noted in an analysis.

According to INEGI, the  core inflation index —which excludes goods and services with the most volatile prices—rose 0.22% biweekly. Within this index, goods prices increased 0.20% and services prices 0.25% .

“The underlying index remains stubbornly high, despite moderating slightly. It has now been above 4% for 10 consecutive months,” BX+ noted.

The  non-core price index —which includes goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations—rose 1.96% biweekly. Within this index, fruit and vegetable prices increased 8.34%, while energy and regulated tariff prices rose 0.48% biweekly .

Products that impacted the CPI

Tomatoes (32.17%), air transport (21.86%), zucchini (16.78%), lemons (13.11 %), tomatillos (10.79%), potatoes and other tubers (7.77%), chicken ( 3.18%), and electricity (2.17%) were the products that showed the greatest price increases during the reference period.

Conversely, the products with the greatest decrease in their cost during the cycle were nopales with 5.49%; internet, telephone and pay television packages with a decrease of 3.47%, other fruits with a decrease of 1.66%, eggs with 1.33% and pork with a decrease of 0.57% on a biweekly basis.

The states with variations above the national average were  the State of Mexico, Puebla, and Tlaxcala . Meanwhile, the states that reported the smallest increases in the first half of March were Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, and Campeche .

According to the Ve por Más Financial Group, the year-on-year variation reached a 10-fortnight high due to pressures in agricultural products and an increase in energy products.

“The year-on-year change accelerated for the fifth consecutive reading, the highest in 10 observations. In addition, it had two fortnights above 4%,” he emphasized.

Inflation during the period remains above the target set by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) , which is 3% by the end of 2026.

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Mexico is particularly exposed to trade restrictions, since more than 80% of its exports go to the United States and the integration of the supply chain with this country is deep, considered the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) , which estimated a growth of the Mexican economy of 1.4% for this year and 1.7% for 2027.

According to the Economic Study for Mexico 2026 , the organization indicated that the increase in tariffs in the United States has affected exports, especially those in the automotive sector, although it noted that the preferential treatment that Mexico has in the US market under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has helped to maintain the country’s trade competitiveness.

“Mexico’s economy has shown resilience despite high uncertainty and trade barriers,” the OECD highlighted.

In December 2025, Mexico consolidated its position as the main trading partner of its northern neighbor, registering an  exchange of goods worth 70 billion 521 million dollars , according to data from the  United States Census Bureau .

Regarding private consumption , the OECD projected that by 2026 and 2027, this indicator will be supported by the low level of unemployment and the slowdown in inflation.

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , private consumption in Mexico decreased 0.5% on a monthly basis in November 2025, although in its annual comparison it registered an increase of 2.8 percent.

The OECD also estimated that inflation will decrease to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, which is close to the midpoint of the Bank of Mexico’s (Banxico) target range of 3 percent.

It is worth remembering that the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) has shown an upward trend so far in 2016. In the first half of February alone, the overall annual inflation rate in Mexico reached 3.92 percent .

The OECD study indicated that private investment will gradually benefit from lower interest rates, “although it will remain limited by high domestic and global political uncertainty.”

Regarding public investment , he predicted that it would remain moderate as part of efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit.

“To safeguard fiscal sustainability and achieve stronger growth, improving the efficiency of public spending will be essential. A more strategic approach to planning and prioritizing spending is necessary,” he stated.

The OECD estimates come in a context of trade uncertainty, framed by a changing tariff policy that Mexico has managed to overcome, consolidating itself as a strategic trading partner in the North American region, due, among other factors, to its skilled workforce and logistics networks.

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