📆 Interest rates plummeting, explosive tariffs signed by Trump, sectors in full transition… This week, the economic signals are clear: the region is entering a zone of turbulence.
Do you want to know how these decisions directly affect your business, your purchasing power, or your investments? Here’s the essential not to miss 👇
🇲🇽 Mexico: slowdown confirmed, increased external pressure
The Central Bank of Mexico has struck again: new decrease of 50 basis points in its key rate. Result? A rate now at 9%, in an attempt to revive a lagging economy.
But unlucky: Donald Trump just announced a wave of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and spare parts. Mexico, a major auto exporter to the USA, is directly in the crosshairs.
🔥 An explosive combination of internal decline and external trade pressure.
🚨 Key figures: exports in free fall
| Exchange | Variation (Feb. 2025) |
|---|---|
| 📉 Exports | -7.3% |
| 📉 Imports | -4.5% |
| 📈 FDI (2024) | +35% |
Despite a boom in foreign direct investments, big names like Cemex or Bimbo feel the pressure of the commercial slowdown. And you, would you still bet on these markets?
⚙️ Strategic sectors: between dynamism and free fall
🚗 The auto industry still shines with $6.9 billion in FDI in 2024. Why this enthusiasm? The electrification of vehicles attracts major investors.
But on the contrary… 🧱 Construction collapses with a drop of 19.2% in January.
Companies have no choice:
- ✂️ Cut costs
- 🤝 Seek alliances
- ⚙️ Focus on innovation
🧾 Public finances: good news… with a double-edged sword?
On paper, everything is fine: the public deficit decreases by 86.6%. But in reality, this comes at the cost of drastic cuts:
| Sector | Budget Reduction |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Health | -22% |
| 🎓 Education | -25% |
| 🏗️ Infrastructure | -21% |
Less debt, but less investment in the future. A temporary solution or a long-term trap?
🌎 Central America and the Caribbean: revealing contrasts
🇨🇷 Costa Rica: -4.3% tourists at the beginning of the year = a blow for small businesses. Fortunately, UNDP injects $15 million to support the local economy.
🇵🇦 Panama: its debt reaches $54.67 billion, and the closure of the Donoso mine threatens 1400 jobs.
🏝️ In the Caribbean, forecasts remain positive with an expected growth of 2.5%, but some countries, like Jamaica, are experiencing a drop in remittances – a vital lifeline for many households.
📌 What to remember
🔻 Mexico is going through a zone of economic turbulence.
💸 FDIs are present, but exports are faltering.
🌐 Central America is resilient but remains vulnerable.
📈 The Caribbean hopes for a rebound… but at what cost?
🤔 And you, would you bet on the region’s economy in 2025?
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Hello, my name is Manon, I’m 40 years old and I’m a journalist specializing in current affairs. Passionate about news and investigative reporting, I strive to cover a wide range of topics with rigor and integrity. My goal is to provide insightful analysis and contribute to an informed public debate.
