news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-09-24

Two Million Mexican Households Limited to Just One Meal a Day

A single minimum wage is no longer enough to cover basic food baskets for a family of four in Mexico. Reports show that roughly two million households can now only afford to eat once daily before considering rent or utilities.

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