Mexico's record FDI in H1 2026 was mostly reinvested profits. New investment fell 13.4%, signaling challenges in attracting fresh capital.
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Mexico foreign investment hit a record US$23.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 10.4% on a year earlier, led by…
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