Mexico's banking sector faces mounting credit stress as the delinquency ratio climbed to 2.49% in July, marking the highest level since 2022. This deterioration has prompted financial institutions to significantly strengthen their balance sheets, with preventive credit loss reserves surging by 20.9%. The rise reflects growing economic pressures on borrowers and underscores the importance of proactive risk management in the Mexican financial system during an increasingly challenging economic environment.

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