The Mexican economy ended 2025 stronger than analysts had expected, with annual growth of 0.5% and a particularly resilient final quarter, when it expanded 1.6% year over year. However, this momentum did not carry over into the beginning of 2026. The latest figures continue to point to structural weakness across several areas of the economy, both from the standpoint of economic activity and aggregate demand, particularly consumption and investment. During the first quarter of the year, GDP performed below expectations. It posted annual growth of just 0.2% and a quarterly decline of -0.6%, with unfavourable movements ... (full story)