Yesterday, the Mexican peso reached its highest exchange rate compared to the US dollar since the end of July 2023 This surge comes as the US currency weakens and oil prices soar, say experts and Mexico’s central bank, Banxico. The peso’s closing rate hit 16.6759 per dollar, marking its best performance since July 28 last […]
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