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Mexico Sheds 19,550 Formal Jobs in July as Wages Hit Record
Mexico Sheds 19,550 Formal Jobs in July as Wages Hit Record
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:40
Mexico lost 19,550 formal jobs in July as seasonal factors hit hiring, even as wages and digital platform employment reached record highs, says IMSS.
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Mexico's Formal Job Market Stagnates for 19 Months
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By Aura Moreno - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:14
Mexico's formal labor market has barely grown in 19 months, as employer registrations fall and investment remains negative heading into mid-2026.
Navigating the 40-Hour Week: Mexico’s Bold Leap in Labor Rights
Navigating the 40-Hour Week: Mexico’s Bold Leap in Labor Rights
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:44
Mexico advances historic labor reforms, including the 40-hour workweek and expanded workplace protections, says Marath Bolaños, Minister of Labor.
Digital Platform Workers to Receive First PTU Payment in 2026
Digital Platform Workers to Receive First PTU Payment in 2026
By Fernando Mares - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:42
Digital platform workers in Mexico will receive mandatory profit-sharing for the first time in 2026 following Federal Labor Law reforms.

Mexico Ended 2025 With Second-Weakest Job Creation in a Decade
Mexico Ended 2025 With Second-Weakest Job Creation in a Decade
By Aura Moreno - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:16
Mexico added fewer formal jobs in 2025 despite broader coverage, as investment, productivity and hiring momentum weakened across key sectors.
Minister of Labor Frames 40-Hour Workweek as Historic Achievement
Minister of Labor Frames 40-Hour Workweek as Historic Achievement
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 01/20/2026 - 11:50
Mexico will gradually reduce the legal workweek to 40 hours by 2030 under a phased labor reform led by the Ministry of Labor.
Formal Employment in Mexico Faces Slow Recovery
Formal Employment in Mexico Faces Slow Recovery
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 09:28
Mexico added fewer than 280,000 formal jobs in 2025 as labor reforms and wage policies reshape the workforce for 2026.
Mexico Adds 1.3 Million Formal Jobs in July, Led by Platform Work
Mexico Adds 1.3 Million Formal Jobs in July, Led by Platform Work
By MBN Staff - Fri, 08/08/2025 - 14:05
Formal employment in Mexico hit 23.6 million in July, boosted by inclusion programs and digital platform worker participation.
US Tariffs Strain Mexico, Canada Ties: Policy & Economy Week
US Tariffs Strain Mexico, Canada Ties: Policy & Economy Week
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 17:00
US tariffs on Mexico and Canada spark tensions; President Sheinbaum condemns the move, citing Mexico's efforts against fentanyl trafficking
Sheinbaum on Tariffs / Labor Reform for Digital Platform Workers
Sheinbaum on Tariffs / Labor Reform for Digital Platform Workers
By Adriana Alarcón - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 13:25
President Sheinbaum addresses the impact of Trump’s tariffs, while the Ministry of Labor explains the labor reform for digital workers.
Claudia Sheinbaum’s First 100 Days: Achievements, Challenges
Claudia Sheinbaum’s First 100 Days: Achievements, Challenges
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 01/10/2025 - 15:10
In her first 100 days, Claudia Sheinbaum has enacted significant reforms, but faces challenges with violence, US tensions, and public safety.