October arrives with four structural shifts that are reconfiguring B2B trade credit risk in Mexico: the Fed raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points on September 16 to the 3.75–4.00% range, Banxico held at 6.50% on September 24 with a conditional tone, headline inflation accelerated to 3.83% in the first half of September, and the peso has depreciated notably to the 17.65–17.75 MXN/USD range. Adding to this monetary backdrop is
Mexico enters August 2026 with the strongest quarterly economic rebound in over five years and inflation finally within Banxico’s target range. Yet these headline positives should not obscure structural weaknesses: manufacturing and construction remain fragile, consumer confidence stays below historical averages, and the market is evenly split on whether Banxico will hold, hike, or cut on August 7. For companies extending B2B trade credit in Mexico, this is an environment
When a Mexican customer stops paying, most international suppliers assume court is the only path forward. GALLINA USA, LLC — a multinational extruder of polycarbonate sheets, panels, and architectural systems — learned that extrajudicial collection in Mexico can resolve a stalled B2B account without ever filing a lawsuit. This is the story of how ATIVO helped GALLINA USA recover half of an account receivable that had been outstanding since 2024,
Mexico enters July 2026 with an economy showing tentative signs of recovery, but facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts. The USMCA review scheduled for July 1 introduces direct uncertainty over trade flows and manufacturing supply chains, while domestic indicators remain mixed and financing conditions stay restrictive. For companies extending B2B trade credit, this environment calls for heightened counterpart scrutiny and proactive receivables management. Executive Summary of Mexico’s Economic Activity On
Mexico enters June 2026 with confirmed economic contraction, inflation still above target, and consumer confidence in a 15-month downtrend. In this environment, extending trade credit between businesses demands greater due diligence, proactive monitoring, and sharper collection strategies. Executive Summary of Mexico’s Economic Activity INEGI confirmed that Mexico’s GDP contracted 0.6% on a quarterly basis in Q1 2026 — the weakest performance in five quarters — with simultaneous declines across primary,
📋 A credit report Mexico on a prospective business counterparty is the most direct answer to the question every credit manager asks before extending terms to a Mexican company: what does verified, independent intelligence say about this company’s ability and willingness to pay? That answer is not available from the buyer’s own proposal — it requires a structured Mexican company credit check from an external specialist. Need a credit report
🌎 Debt collection in Mexico operates within a commercial culture that consistently surprises foreign companies — not because Mexican businesses are inherently unreliable, but because the norms governing B2B credit relationships are structurally different from those in the US, Europe, and most Asian markets. Understanding these norms is the prerequisite for protecting your receivables. Is a Mexican company not paying? Understanding why is the first step — getting expert help
💡 The question is not whether the debt is recoverable — in most cases, it is. The question is whether you act strategically and early enough. This guide walks through the six steps to collect a debt from a Mexican company, including when to consider a law firm Mexico debt collection vs. a B2B collection specialist, and what legal tools are available at each stage. Is a Mexican company not
⚠️ Credit risk Mexico rarely announces itself. A Mexican B2B buyer who is about to default does not send a notification — they send increasingly creative reasons for not paying on time. The challenge is detecting the early behavioral signals that indicate a buyer’s payment behavior is deteriorating before the invoice goes formally overdue. Seeing warning signs in a Mexican B2B client? → Get a free credit risk assessment from
💡 Debt collection in Mexico is no longer just an operational task — it is a strategic financial priority. Unpaid invoices don’t become a crisis overnight: they build gradually through delayed payments, extended credit terms, and lack of structured follow-up — until they begin to impact your company’s financial stability. Are unpaid invoices from Mexican clients silently affecting your cash flow? → Get a free portfolio assessment from ATIVO Why