The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) warns that shortening the 2026-2027 school year, as proposed by the Ministry of Public Education due to high temperatures and the World Cup, could worsen educational lag and inequality. The reduction might also increase the caregiving burden on women.

Recorte del ciclo escolar 2026-2027 agravaría rezago educativo y desigualdad en México, alerta el IMCO. <p>El <b>Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad (IMCO)</b> alertó que <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/08/recorte-del-ciclo-escolar-que-ley-violaria-la-sep-si-cumple-con-adelantar-el-fin-de-las-clases/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/08/recorte-del-ciclo-escolar-que-ley-violaria-la-sep-si-cumple-con-adelantar...