finance El Sudcaliforniano 2026-08-19

Mexican Peso Strengthens Past 17 Per Dollar Threshold

The exchange rate dropped to 16.96 pesos per dollar, marking the currency's best performance in over two years. This shift was largely driven by a recent retreat in the value of the US dollar.

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