# Economic deceleration in Colombia and Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-deceleration-in-colombia-and-mexico
> Updated: 2026-10-19T16:52:26.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Economic indicators for Colombia and Mexico show signs of weakness and deceleration. 

In Colombia, the Economic Monitoring Indicator (ISE) recorded a 0.04% annual contraction in August 2026, with a monthly drop of 3.11%. This decline was largely driven by downturns in primary activities, such as agriculture and mining, as well as secondary activities like manufacturing and construction. While year-to-date growth for Colombia remains positive at 2.27%, this marks a deceleration from the 2.62% growth seen during the same period in 2025.

In Mexico, analysts suggest consumer consumption is facing a slow recovery that may not fully materialize until 2027. Although the third quarter showed some stabilization, retail sales and consumer confidence remain under pressure, with the consumer confidence index falling to 45.1 points in September.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Economic indicators show slowdown in Mexico and Colombia

Economic reports indicate a slowdown in Mexico, where consumer recovery is expected to be slow, and in Colombia, which saw a slight decline in its Economic Monitoring Index in August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-indicators-show-slowdown-in-mexico-and-colombia

### 2026-10-16: Colombia economic activity declines in August 2026

Colombia's economic activity fell 0.04% year-on-year in August 2026, driven by declines in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, according to DANE.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-pressures-mount-in-uruguay-and-argentina

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