In 2025, Mexico's economy experienced its fourth consecutive year of slowdown, marking the longest economic deceleration since the 1980s. Official data revealed that the country’s GDP, the second largest in Latin America, increased by only 0.6% compared to the previous year. This stagnation highlights an ongoing challenge for Mexico as it grapples with attracting foreign investment against a backdrop of a significant budget deficit and rising commercial uncertainty.

In the last quarter of 2025, the GDP showed a slight improvement, rising by 0.9% over the prior three months, slightly higher than the preliminary report of 0.8% released in January. Year-over-year, the GDP increased by 1.8%, which also surpassed the initial expansion estimate of 1.6%. These figures reflect the struggles within the nation's economy, which have raised concerns about the implications for future growth prospects.

President Claudia Sheinbaum, despite the economic challenges, has sometimes downplayed the urgency for faster economic growth in public discussions. Nevertheless, there exists growing apprehension regarding how this prolonged slowdown could affect her leadership and the broader economic landscape in Mexico, as ongoing uncertainties could hinder her administration's objectives and the country's overall economic recovery.