finance El Sudcaliforniano 2026-10-29

Inflation drives up the cost of traditional Day of the Dead offerings

According to agricultural market analysts, setting up a traditional Day of the Dead altar will cost about 3.7 percent more than last year, averaging around 1,500 pesos. Rising inflation continues to impact holiday preparations for families across Mexico.

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