Mexicans have ongoing fears about the country's economy, security, government

By Fernando Franco
El Economista

Eight of every 10 Mexicans say it is "difficult" at this time to save money or pay their debts, according to a study conducted by the consulting firm De La Riva.

Called "In times of crisis, how to respond to consumer needs", the study does not offer much hope. It found people's expectations regarding social, political and economic issues in the coming months are the same or worse.

According to the survey, nearly 70 percent of respondents expected that within a year Mexico will be increasingly ungovernable.

In addition, 66 percent expected insecurity will grow, while 59 percent anticipated a rise in unemployment.

"This presents a new Mexico, one in which people are very vulnerable to any shock. The reaction is more emotional and less rational, more demanding and more rough," said Roberto Valdes, the company's vice president of technical research.
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