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Saturday, October 31, 2026
This edition reflects the information available when it was published.
The week so far
This week in Mexico
3 developments shaping business decisions in Mexico this week.
Ranked by business relevance and urgency. Coverage through October 31.
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Mexico’s economy grows 0.9% in third-quarter estimate
INEGI’s October 30 estimate puts real GDP 0.9% above the previous quarter and 3.2% above a year earlier, using seasonally adjusted figures.
Context
Services grew 1.1% quarterly and industry 0.8%. Primary activities fell 0.4%.
Why it matters
The sector results show uneven growth, not a uniform improvement across the economy.
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Senate has approved the 2027 revenue law ahead of its deadline
The Senate approved the 2027 revenue law and sent it to the federal executive, Canal del Congreso reported on October 28.
Context
The revenue projection is about 10.6 trillion pesos. October 31 is the Senate’s statutory approval deadline under federal budget law.
Why it matters
Approval and referral to the executive are distinct from official publication and entry into force.
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Pemex narrows its quarterly loss but remains in the red
In results that have not been audited, Pemex reported a third-quarter net loss of 10,795 million pesos, compared with 61,242 million a year earlier.
Context
Sales rose 28.5% to 486,779 million pesos in the quarter.
Why it matters
Stronger sales and operating earnings did not produce a net profit.
Read the sourcesPemex ↗
Coverage through 2026-10-31.