Mexico's Populist Spending Masks Weak Growth, Says Economist

Economist Gabriela Siller reports Mexico has the lowest GDP growth in the Americas since 2019, with only 7% cumulative growth through 2026, versus 17.5% in the US and 12% in Canada. The piece argues populist fiscal spending has not translated into sustained growth, potentially signaling economic policy strain. This is an analytical claim based on economic data, not a breaking event.