Auto Industry in Mexico Reaches Record Vehicle Sales in January-October 2026
Nearly 1.29 million vehicles sold so far, as Chinese brands keep gaining ground and push traditional automakers to compete harder.
Inegi
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Mexican Economy Grows 3.2% Annually in the Third Quarter of 2026, Its Biggest Advance in Three Years
Services and industry drove the expansion while agriculture contracted, and the economy has now grown year-on-year for four straight quarters.
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Perception of Insecurity in Mexico Reached the Lowest Level on Record
Since 2018, when it stood at 74.9%, the figure has fallen almost 17 points, though women still feel less safe than men.
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People’s Mañanera October 23
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on medicine supply, health equipment and staff, perceived insecurity, and sovereignty.
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41.4% of Mexican Households Supplement Income with Government Programs
Up from 25% in 2020, according to Mexico’s statistics institute, which also found half of all homes now get some income beyond wages.
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Wages Accounted for 30.8 Percent of Mexico’s GDP in the First Quarter
Employee compensation’s share of GDP has risen 4.1 points since 2018 while corporate profits fell 7.3 points, a real shift in how Mexico’s wealth is distributed.
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Mexico’s Exports and Imports Rose More Than 40 Percent Annually in July
Mexico’s total exports rose 43.7 percent and imports 45 percent year over year in July 2026, both reaching record values, according to INEGI.
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Homicides in Mexico Fell 16.6% in 2025, the Biggest Drop in the Last 12 Years
The 2025 toll of 27,989 was Mexico’s lowest since 2016, with 5,561 fewer killings than the year before and the rate down to 21.4 per 100,000.
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In 2025, 157,457 People Entered Penitentiary Centers in Mexico: INEGI
Admissions rose 19.2% over 2024; of 231,436 people held, 42.2% had no sentence, and Baja California led the country with 21,062 intakes.
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After 19 Months of Decline, Investment Rebounded 5.1% in Mexico
Inegi data shows the first investment upturn in 19 months, driven by residential construction and imported machinery, though analysts warn the pillars are narrow.
