The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projects that Mexico’s economy will grow 0.3% in 2025, placing it among the lowest growth rates in the region. According to the report, Cuba and Haiti are expected to face GDP contractions of 1.5% and 2.3%, respectively.
While Mexico’s forecast remains modest, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates an even smaller increase of 0.2%.
ECLAC noted that Mexico’s economy showed positive momentum in the first quarter of the year, driven mainly by a rebound in the agricultural sector.
For Latin America and the Caribbean overall, growth is expected to reach 2.2% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026. In Mexico’s case, the organization forecasts a 1% expansion in 2026.
The report adds that geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism, and potential disruptions in global supply chains continue to pose risks for the region’s economic outlook.
Source: Puente Libre MX
