The International Monetary Fund projects that Mexico will reduce its fiscal deficit to 3.5% in 2025 and will maintain it around 2.7% from 2026 to 2029. As a result, GDP is expected to decrease by up to 2% in 2026, and Foreign Direct Investment would remain stagnant.
In the highlights of this Thursday, October 24, 2024, the following headlines are included in the main national newspapers:
In 'Reforma', the request to prioritize security and address the issue of extortion before considering the tortilla pact is highlighted. A plan to reduce the price of tortillas is questioned; industry leaders believe it is hasty.
In 'La Jornada', it is reported that space will be created for 330,000 youth in public universities, with a goal of a 10% increase in enrollment.
In 'El Universal', it is emphasized that Morena is accelerating its supremacy and preparing a defense of the judicial reform. Today, a proposal will be discussed in the Senate to prevent constitutional changes from being contested; additionally, a door-to-door campaign is planned to promote the election of judges.
In 'Milenio', it is reported that courts and tribunals have been ordered to resume work starting today, despite the opposition from Norma Piña. The Judiciary instructs to apply attendance control, while judges give the green light to the INE to continue organizing the vote for judges.
In 'Excélsior', it is highlighted that Morena has made untouchable changes to the Constitution, allowing reforms to be unchallengeable through amparos or controversies, despite some nuances.
And finally, in 'El Financiero', experts warn of the risks for Mexico in case Trump wins the elections in the United States. The potential impact of this situation on the country is emphasized.
