Economics

Mexico’s Economy Suffered Slight Recession in First Half

  • Figures for 4Q 2018, 2Q 2019 revised to show 0.1% contraction
  • Economy under AMLO hurt by low oil output, construction slump

Pedestrians pass in front of a food vendor in Tulancingo, Hidalgo state, Mexico.

Photographer: Alejandro Cegarra/Bloomberg
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Mexico suffered a slight recession in the first half of the year, revised data showed, painting an even bleaker picture of a stagnant economy.