Mexico’s Social Class Map: How Much Do You Need to Earn to Be Middle Class?

Understanding the socio-economic landscape of Mexico involves more than just intuitive guesses; formal classifications provide a clearer picture of how income, occupation, and financial stability define the nation’s social strata. Based on data derived from the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the population can be categorized into several socio-economic levels. The document identifies six […]

The Price of Happiness: New Study Identifies the 2026 Income Saturation Point for Mexico and the U.S.

MEXICO CITY — Research indicates that while money is a primary driver of well-being, its impact on subjective happiness eventually plateaus—a phenomenon known as “income saturation.” According to a new international analysis, once basic needs for housing, healthcare, and security are met, additional monetary increases provide diminishing returns for life satisfaction. The study, conducted by […]

Chihuahua’s Average Daily Wage Hits 694 Pesos, Ranking 7th Nationally

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — The state of Chihuahua concluded September with an average daily wage of 694.3 pesos, a figure that places the state in seventh place nationally. According to data from the Center for Economic and Social Information (CIES), based on statistics from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the state has seen significant growth […]

Mexico’s Investment Climate Under Fire as U.S. Report Highlights Energy Shifts and Crime

WASHINGTON D.C. – A recent declaration by the U.S. Department of State has laid bare a growing paradox in the economic relationship between the United States and Mexico: while Mexico remains an indispensable trade partner, a deteriorating investment climate—characterized by regulatory hostility, systemic corruption, and rising insecurity—is increasingly alarming American capital. The “Investment Climate Declaration […]

Mexico Remains Suspended from Global Transparency Standards Amid Mining and Energy Lags

BRUSSELS – Mexico continues to face international scrutiny regarding its management of extractive industries, remaining suspended from the “Validation” process of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The suspension, which originated during the administration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, remains unresolved under the current government of Claudia Sheinbaum. The EITI Council, headquartered in Norway, suspended […]

INEGI Report: Food and Mobility Dominate Household Spending in Puebla

In the state of Puebla, Mexico, the most fundamental necessities—food and mobility—are consuming the lion’s share of household budgets, according to recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). Data from the National Expenditure Survey (ENG) reveals that families in Puebla spend an average of 22,490 pesos per month. Significantly, this figure […]