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news El Financiero 2026-05-22

Mexico's Economy Contracts 0.6% in Q1, Less Than Expected, but Recession Fears Linger

Mexico's economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, a smaller decline than initially forecast. However, concerns remain about a potential technical recession due to the slowdown in key sectors.

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