Nuevo Leon’s economy grew 4.2% during the beginning of 2019

NUEVO LEON – Nuevo Leon’s economy grew by 4.2% in the first two months of this year, along with an increase in exports of 5.8%, revealed state authorities.

The head of Secretaria de Economía y el Trabajo, Roberto Russildi Montellano, stated as well that the industrial activity in the entity shows an advance of 8.4%.

He stressed that while the national economy shows a growth of 1.3%, the performance of the state economy was superior, driven by manufacturing, exports and services.

“Nuevo Leon shows a favorable growth considering the beginning of a new federal administration, the restriction of public spending and the protectionist policy of the United States,” stated Russildi Montellano.

Source: 20 Minutos