Sheinbaum Highlights Economic Resilience and Growth in Second Government Report
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended the resilience and stability of the national economy on September 1, 2026, pointing to record foreign investment and falling inflation despite a challenging international landscape shaped by United States tariff policies. Delivering her Second Informe de Gobierno at the National Palace in Mexico City, Sheinbaum outlined positive macroeconomic indicators to an audience of ministers, governors, and lawmakers, according to coverage by Xinhua and MVS Noticias.
Macroeconomic Indicators and Tariff Pressures
According to Xinhua, the Mexican administration has faced complex international circumstances over the past two years, marked specifically by changes in US tariff policy affecting vehicle exports, steel, and aluminum. MVS Noticias noted that the administration also had to navigate the impact of conflict in Iran on international petroleum prices.
Despite those headwinds, Sheinbaum reported that national economic output continues to grow. Gross Domestic Product increased by 1.4% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, and rose 1.9% relative to the same period in 2025, according to both outlets. Foreign direct investment reached a record 35.000 millones de dólares during the first half of 2026, marking a 12% increase over the comparable timeframe two years prior.
Employment, Inflation, and Public Spending
The labor market showed continued expansion, with Sheinbaum reporting nearly 60 millones de personas con empleo and a declining unemployment rate of 2.7%, as detailed by MVS Noticias. Xinhua added that inflation is on a downward trajectory, supported by fuel incentives and private-sector agreements, while the Mexican peso holds steady near 17 units per dollar alongside a positive trade balance for the second year.
Addressing fiscal management during the first 23 months of her term, Sheinbaum emphasized responsible resource allocation. MVS Noticias reported that her administration cut current spending by 200 mil millones de pesos relative to 2024 levels without impacting core areas, avoiding luxury vehicle purchases and higher salaries for top public officials.
Social Policy and Labor Milestones
Social programs and labor protections featured prominently in the presidential address. According to MVS Noticias, labor poverty reached a historic minimum in 2025.
The administration also extended social security access to digital platform workers and advanced legislative reforms aimed at gradually reducing the standard workweek. Sheinbaum called on stakeholders to maintain a shared responsibility approach to ensure economic growth directly benefits the population through welfare programs and strengthened strategic state sectors.