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news El Financiero 2026-04-30

Mexico's GDP Contracts 0.8% in Q1 2026, Led by Agriculture, Manufacturing.

Mexico's economy experienced its largest quarterly contraction since 2020, with GDP falling 0.8% from January to March 2026. This setback, attributed to declines in agriculture, manufacturing, and services, poses an economic challenge for President Claudia Sheinbaum. Analysts suggest the data raises concerns about a potential recession, leading to revised growth forecasts for the year.


La economía de México registró en el primer trimestre la mayor contracción desde 2020, luego de que el PIB cayó 0.8 por ciento de enero a marzo de 2026. <p><a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/14/fmi-mejora-pronostico-de-crecimiento-para-mexico-en-2026-a-cuanto/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/14/fmi-mejora-pronostico-de-crecimiento-para-mexico-en-2026-a-cuanto/">La economía de México</a> registró en el primer trimestre la mayo...

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