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Gallardo Highlights Economic Consolidation in San Luis Potosí
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Gallardo Highlights Economic Consolidation in San Luis Potosí

From El Universal · (6m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • San Luis Potosí's economy shows continued growth and consolidation, with a 1.9% annual increase in economic activity in Q4 2025.
  • Secondary activities, including industry and manufacturing, grew by 2.4%, ranking 14th nationally.
  • Tertiary activities, encompassing services, commerce, and transport, expanded by 2.1%, placing the state eighth nationally in this sector.

The state of San Luis Potosí is experiencing a robust economic ascent, with its economy demonstrating sustained growth and consolidation. Recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reveals a 1.9% annual increase in the Quarterly State Economic Activity Indicator (ITAE) for the fourth quarter of 2025. This positive trend is attributed to the strategic policies implemented by Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, focusing on economic promotion and infrastructure development. The secondary sector, crucial for industry and raw material processing, saw a notable 2.4% expansion, positioning San Luis Potosí among the top 14 states for dynamism in this area. Even more impressively, the tertiary sector, which includes vital services, commerce, and transportation, recorded a significant 2.1% annual growth, ranking the state eighth nationwide for its performance in this segment. Governor Gallardo highlighted that these achievements are the result of consistent effort, strategic vision, and decisive actions aimed at bolstering the state's economy, including attracting substantial investments through international outreach, unprecedented infrastructure improvements, enhanced security measures, and direct support for small and medium-sized enterprises. While agricultural and fishing sectors faced seasonal challenges, the overall economic picture for San Luis Potosí is one of strong, upward momentum.

La economía del estado mantiene su ruta de ascenso y consolidación

— Ricardo Gallardo CardonaGovernor of San Luis Potosí, commenting on the state's economic performance.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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