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Informality Places a “Tax” on Workforce Quality
By Aura Moreno - Mon, 01/19/2026 - 08:15
High informality is driving turnover, skills gaps, and fragility across Mexico’s workforce, challenging the sustainability of low-cost labor models.
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Mexico Closes 2025 With $36.7 Billion Tourism Investment Pipeline
By José Escobedo - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:10
The number of projects increased 48% from the previous update released in September, while total planned investment rose 67%.
Jalisco Posts Record Exports in 3Q25 Driven by Electronics
By MBN Staff - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 14:15
Exports from Jalisco jumped 89.1% year over year in the July–September period, far outpacing the national growth rate of 9.2%, reports INEGI.
Federal Strategy Aims to Accelerate US$325 Billion in FDI
By José Escobedo - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:18
The Ministry of Economy is closely tracking investment projects nationwide through a portfolio that includes 1,889 capital investment proposals.
World Cup 2026 Poised to Boost Mexico’s Restaurant Industry
By Eliza Galeana - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 16:51
Mexico’s restaurant industry expects the 2026 FIFA World Cup to drive sales growth of up to 15% in host cities.

Many Migrants in Mexico Lack Employment: OIM
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 10:46
About 65% of migrants in Mexico are unemployed, reports OIM. Formal work gaps and labor abuses affect migrants and female agricultural workers.
CDMX Stands Out as Economic, Investment Hub Ahead of World Cup
By MBN Staff - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 12:25
CDMX has attracted about US$1.1 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, a 36% increase from the previous year, according to official figures.

2026 Pivotal Year for Investment in Mexico: COPARMEX
By MBN Staff - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 10:09
Policy decisions taken throughout the year will shape investor confidence, economic growth and social well-being, report officials.
Mexico Faces Job Creation Test Amid Moderate Growth Forecasts
By MBN Staff - Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:29
Moderate growth, high informality, and low participation rates pose challenges for formal job creation in Mexico in 2026, according to COPARMEX.
Mexico Forecasts MX$26 Billion in Día de Reyes Sales
By Mariana Allende - Mon, 01/05/2026 - 13:58
Día de Reyes sales are forecast to reach MX$26.13 billion, driven by retail, tourism, and a 3.56% increase in seasonal spending.