Hubble sinks in the low-redshift swampland

Local determinations of the Hubble constant $H_0$ favour a higher value than Planck based on CMB and $\Lambda$CDM. Through model-independent expansion, we show that low redshift ($z \lesssim 0.7$) data comprising baryon acoustic oscillations (BAO), cosmic chronometers Type Ia supernovae has preference for Quintessence models lower relative to In addition, confirm an exponential coupling dark matter cannot alter this conclusion in same range. Our results leave open possibility matter-dominated epoch, potentially even ages, may yet save from sinking string theory Swampland.