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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.


La inflación en México ha encarecido los alimentos: el precio de la canasta básica aumentó 67 por ciento en ocho años, según un análisis del ITESO. <p>Hay un momento incómodo frente al plato: cuando, a causa de la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/16/inflacion-en-mexico-este-es-el-plan-de-hacienda-para-contener-los-precios-de-la-canasta-basica/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/16/inflacion-en-mexico-este-es-el-plan-de-haciend...

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