In October, the Global Indicator of Economic Activity (IGAE) added its fifth month with positive results, increasing 1.58 percent compared to September, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

This result is preceded by four setbacks in a row, including its historic fall of 17.27 percent in April due to COVID-19 and the restrictions applied to contain the spread of the disease.

Secondary activities such as mining; generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy, supply of water and gas through pipelines to the final consumer; construction and manufacturing industries stood out with the best result in October, growing 1.95 percent per month.

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