Mexico's economy has consistently lagged, with average annual growth at just 1.8% from 2000 to 2018, falling short of its national needs. The article highlights that significant growth peaks, like the 11.9% in 1994, have not been sustained, and growth has remained low even during the current administration. Structural inequalities, poverty, and a high rate of informal labor, affecting over half the workforce, are identified as critical national factors hindering sustainable economic development.