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news El Financiero 2026-04-26

Mexico's Food Inflation: Basic Basket Costs Jump 67% in Eight Years

An analysis by ITESO shows that the cost of the basic food basket in Mexico has increased by 67% over eight years. This rise significantly exceeds the national inflation rate, signaling a severe deterioration in purchasing power for Mexican households.

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