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Published on Thursday, May 23, 2019 | Updated on Friday, May 24, 2019

Mexico | Fiscal space is limited

Summary

How much fiscal space does the country have? Is it possible to borrow more to support Pemex or to cope with a possible recession with a countercyclical fiscal expansion? In order to answer these questions, it is necessary to analyze Mexico's public debt profile.

Key points

  • Key points:
  • The gross debt ratio as a percentage of GDP, increased in the last decade.
  • The growth rate of the economy in relation to interest rates.

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Press Article (PDF)

190523_CarlosSerrano-ElFinanciero.pdf

Spanish - May 23, 2019

Press Article (PDF)

190523_CarlosSerrano-ElFinanciero_eng.pdf

English - May 23, 2019

Authors

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Carlos Serrano BBVA Research - Chief Economist
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