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news El Financiero 2026-04-15

Analysis of Factors Driving Spike in Tomato Prices Across Mexico

The steep increase in tomato prices across Mexico exposes vulnerabilities in domestic food production. Experts analyze the complex factors contributing to the price hike, pointing to issues beyond typical seasonal changes.


El encarecimiento del jitomate deja al descubierto vulnerabilidades en la producción nacional. <p>Cientos de familias resintieron en las últimas tres semanas <b>el aumento de precio de uno de los productos</b> que forma parte de la dieta cotidiana: el <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/09/inflacion-en-mexico-precio-de-jitomate-y-chiles-aumenta-200-por-ciento/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/09/inflacion-en-mexico-pr...

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