Mexico’s Economic Forecasts and Ambitious Energy Expansion

In today's episode, we explore the World Bank and IMF's downgraded economic forecasts for Mexico, predicting stagnation and contraction. Despite these grim predictions, the Mexican government remains optimistic, citing its 'Plan México' investment program. We also delve into Mexico's ambitious plan to expand its national electric system by 2030, focusing on renewable energy and private sector involvement. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Mexico's economy and energy sector. Sources: https://mexicobusiness.news/policyandeconomy/news/world-bank-forecasts-0-economic-growth-mexico-2025?tag=nearshoring https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefing https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2025/04/22/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-era https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WEO/2025/April/English/ch1.ashx https://www.forexlive.com/news/world-bank-cuts-mexico-2025-gdp-forecast-to-0-from-15-20250423/ https://www.dallasfed.org/research/update/mex/2025/2502 https://www.as-coa.org/articles/imfs-april-2025-update-latin-americas-economic-outlook https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefing https://mexico-now.com/mexico-will-fall-into-recession-in-2025-due-to-tariffs/ https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/trump-america-first-prompt-imf-mexico-outlook/ https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/private-sector-power-producers-could-double-their-mexico-market-share https://www.pvknowhow.com/renewable-energy-mexico-2025-highlights/ https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/latin-americas-us300bn-power-grid-expansion-plans https://www.catf.us/2025/04/hitting-ground-running-climate-clean-energy-progress-new-mexicos-2025-legislative-session/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/21/net-metering-policies-see-significant-revision-in-states-across-the-u-s/ https://mexicobusiness.news/trade-and-investment/news/mexico-unveils-us298-billion-investment-plan https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/mexicos-private-sector-investment-portfolio-nudging-us300bn-under-sheinbaum https://mexicobusiness.news/energy/news/securin