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national El Financiero 2026-03-26

Mexican President's Pension Reform Proposal Sparks Debate

The Mexican government's proposal to reform the pension system, which aims to eliminate 'dorada' pensions for high-ranking officials, has sparked controversy among lawmakers and citizens. The reform, which requires approval from 17 local congresses, also affects millions of workers receiving second-tier pensions.


Aunque todos los grupos parlamentarios avalaron en lo general la propuesta por la presidenta, al ser una aplicación retroactiva de una ley, buscarán, dicen, que no afecte a los trabajadores jubilados que no reciben esas abundantes pensiones. <p>La modificación al artículo 127 de la Constitución que aprueba la eliminación de las llamadas pensiones “doradas” abre diversos temas de conversación sobre las pensiones de primera y de segunda que hay en México.</p><img alt="Claudia Sheinbaum" height="10...

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