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news El Financiero 2026-06-05

Mexico's Supreme Court Eliminates 5-Year Cohabitation Rule for Widow's Pension

Mexico's Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional the requirement of five years of cohabitation to claim a widow's pension. The ruling ensures equal treatment for couples in cohabitation compared to married couples.


La pensión por viudez dejará de tener el requisito de cinco años de concubinato para que las personas accedan a ella. <p>Ya no deberás comprobar cinco años de convivencia para reclamar la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mis-finanzas/2023/02/14/pension-por-viudez-del-imss-que-pasa-con-ella-si-te-vuelves-a-casar/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mis-finanzas/2023/02/14/pension-por-viudez-del-imss-que-pasa-con-ella-si-te-vuelves-a-casar/">pensión por...

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