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Mexico Achieves 44.6% Formal Employment but Job Growth Slows
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:26
Mexico’s Ministry of Labor reports that 44.6% of workers had formal jobs in 2025. The year also saw higher wages but slower hiring.
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