Super Peso And The Wage Growth.

As 2026 begins, Mexico's internal economy is showing signs of a major structural shift driven by domestic policy and a surge in the service sector. Effective January 2026, a 13% increase in the minimum wage was implemented to boost domestic purchasing power and address long-standing inequality. The Mexican Peso has maintained a narrow range of 17 to 18 per dollar, bolstered by the Bank of Mexico’s (Banxico) decision to keep interest rates high (around 7%) to curb inflation. Tourism now accounts for 8.7% of Mexico’s GDP, with over 5 million jobs linked to the sector. Infrastructure projects are currently being fast-tracked to modernize domestic airports ahead of the 2026 World Cup festivities.

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