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Mexico City Economy Contracts 0.8% in First Quarter 2026

Mexico's economy shrank 0.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.

By The Daily Mexico City · Published July 24, 2026

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Mexico's economy shrank 0.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, though the finance ministry maintains its growth forecast for the year.

The contraction occurred ahead of the World Cup period in Mexico City.

Sources: perplexity-sonar, perplexity-sonar.

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