For 18 consecutive months, manufacturing employment in Mexico has experienced a steady decline, indicating a faster cooling of the sector compared to production levels. In August 2024, employment within the transformation industry fell by 0.3% from the previous month. It also decreased by 2.3% compared to August 2023. This trend has persisted since March 2023, […]
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