Facing a global economic slowdown, Mexico has lowered its 2024 growth forecast from an optimistic 2.8% to a more cautious 2.4%. Banxico also predicts modest growth of 1.5% for 2025, blending caution with hope for the country’s economic path. This adjustment reflects Mexico’s internal struggles and external pressures. On the home front, increased public spending […]
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