news El Financiero 2026-07-23

Mexico's Low Private Credit: Analysis of Industrial Policy and Banking Challenges

Mexico faces a challenge with private credit at 35% of GDP, the lowest in major regional economies. While the banking system is well-capitalized, credit isn't reaching necessary sectors, prompting government development banks to offer guarantees to stimulate lending.

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