Mexico's poorest citizens receive less gov't funding under López Obrador, despite overall social spending increase.
Mexico's poorest citizens are receiving less government funding under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who promised to prioritize the poor. Despite a significant increase in overall social spending, Mexico's poorest citizens now receive a smaller proportion of the funds, with some wealthier individuals receiving benefits they do not need. This shift was partly due to a massive "universal" pension benefit for seniors introduced by López Obrador.
May 24, 2024
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