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news Mexico News Daily 2026-05-29

Mexico's Low Unemployment Hides Informal Work Surge, Shrinking Formal Sector

Mexico's low unemployment rate masks a growing informal labor sector and a declining formal economy. Job creation has slowed, with most new positions being informal and lacking benefits.

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