SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Retail sales in Mexico dropped by more than 9 percent in July when compared to the same time period last year, according to Mexico's Institute of Statistics and Geography.

The drop is the most significant so far in 2025, a trend that's generating concerns because retail sales are one of the biggest drivers for the Mexican economy.

Overall wages also dropped by 2.3 percent compared to the previous month.

The sale of farm equipment and transport trucks fell by more than 12 percent, while textiles and shoe manufacturing went down by 2.2 percent.

The biggest drop in overall business was reported in Mexico City and the state of Baja California Sur, by 10.9 and 9.2 respectively.

On a national level, supply of goods and services were down in July by almost 9 perc

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