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Mexico’s Employment Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story: BBVA
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:00
Mexico added 213,000 formal jobs in 2025, but BBVA warns real employment growth is far weaker than reported.
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By MBN Staff - Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:29
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By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:11
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By Aura Moreno - Mon, 12/15/2025 - 10:02
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Unpaid Labor Represents 24% of Mexico’s GDP, ITESO Warns
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 16:35
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Mexico City Highlights Advances, Challenges in Labor Policy
By MBN Staff - Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:52
Mexico City’s Ministry of Labor outlines advances in formal employment and gender equality amid ongoing informality challenges.
Manpower Warns of Challenges in Formal Employment Creation
By MBN Staff - Mon, 09/08/2025 - 11:14
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The Silent Revolution Redefining Commerce in Mexico
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Labor Informality Hits Highest Level Since Late 2023
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 06/30/2025 - 15:52
In May, labor informality in Mexico hit 54.9%, the highest since October 2023.