The economy starts with a brake in the first quarter

Domestic import data for the first quarter showed growth of just 2.0%, and when including free trade zones, they increased 3.2%. This is low growth, which is not explained by the behavior of hydrocarbons. Domestic imports, expressed in real terms, were negative. Other economic variables also reflect poor performance between January and March 2025. Import data for the first quarter of 2025 are related to the growth in tax revenues in the first qu…