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national El Financiero 2026-03-26

Mexican Lawmakers Approve Pension Reform Limiting High-Official Benefits

Mexican lawmakers have approved a reform to limit pension benefits for high-ranking government officials, sending the proposal to state legislatures for approval. The move has been met with opposition from the PAN party and some lawmakers within Morena, but was passed with a majority vote. The reform aims to limit 'golden pensions' for public officials, with some lawmakers expressing concerns over potential retroactivity.


Diputados aprueban reforma para limitar pensiones de altos funcionarios; el cambio avanza a Congresos estatales entre protestas y debate por posible retroactividad. <p>Con la mayoría de <b>Morena y sus aliados del PVEM y el PT</b>, más el apoyo del PRI, el pleno de la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/03/25/iniciativa-para-eliminar-pensiones-doradas-es-aprobada-en-diputados-pasa-a-congresos-locales/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026...

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