# Economic strain on Mexican small businesses > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-strain-on-mexican-small-businesses > Updated: 2026-09-08T20:31:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Small businesses across several Mexican regions are experiencing significant economic pressure, characterized by low sales and increasing closures. In Quintana Roo, business leaders reported that establishments in Chetumal are operating at only 30 to 35 percent of typical sales levels, which barely covers basic costs like rent and wages. Sectors such as grocery stores, food establishments, and salons are particularly vulnerable. In Cozumel, a prolonged low season has led to a 10 to 15 percent increase in requests for business financing. Similar trends are emerging in Campeche and Los Mochis, Sinaloa. In Campeche, a lack of circulating capital and weak commercial dynamics have forced long-standing businesses to close. In Los Mochis, the restaurant sector has seen twenty closures this year, with business leaders citing high rent, tax burdens, and employer obligations as primary drivers. In response to these challenges, business representatives in these regions are calling for government intervention and dedicated budget allocations to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Business closures rise in Campeche and Los Mochis amid economic strain Small businesses and restaurants in Campeche and Los Mochis are closing due to low liquidity, high rents, and economic contraction, prompting calls for targeted support in the 2027 budget. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/business-closures-rise-in-campeche-and-los-mochis-amid-economic-strain ### 2026-08-16: Quintana Roo small businesses face closures and low sales Small businesses in Quintana Roo face economic hardship, with 30 closures in Chetumal and rising credit requests in Cozumel as sales drop to 30-35 percent of normal levels. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quintana-roo-small-businesses-face-closures-and-low-sales --- Cite as: Economic strain on Mexican small businesses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-strain-on-mexican-small-businesses