This represents an important and historic achievement for the current administration. AMLO Celebrates Historical Reduction of Working Poverty in Mexico.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador highlighted a historic decrease in the working poverty rate in Mexico, reaching the lowest level recorded since 2009, according to the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL).
Significant reduction in working poverty
The working poverty rate was 35.8 percent during the first quarter of 2024, a figure notably lower than the 37.7 percent registered in the same period of 2023.
This represents a decrease of 1.9 percentage points at the national level, according to CONEVAL data.
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AMLO Celebrates Historical Reduction of Working Poverty in Mexico
Comparison with previous administrations
During the current administration, working poverty has been significantly reduced to 37.3 percent.
In contrast, the six-year terms of Enrique Peña Nieto and Felipe Calderón Hinojosa registered higher rates, with 42.5 percent and 40.5 percent, respectively.
This improvement has allowed 3.3 million Mexicans to overcome working poverty between 2017 and 2023.
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AMLO Celebrates Historical Reduction of Working Poverty in Mexico
Factors that contributed to the reduction
President López Obrador attributed this improvement to various social policies and programs implemented during his administration.
Among them, the increase in the minimum wage, scholarship programs for students, direct support for older adults and people with disabilities, and initiatives to promote formal employment stand out.
In addition, strengthening the economy through investment in infrastructure and promoting strategic sectors have contributed to generating more jobs and improving working conditions.
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AMLO Celebrates Historical Reduction of Working Poverty in Mexico
Impact on the population
The reduction in working poverty has had a positive impact on the quality of life of millions of Mexicans.
Many families that previously struggled to meet their basic needs now have access to better incomes and working conditions, allowing for greater economic and social stability.
Future perspectives
President López Obrador reaffirmed his commitment to continue working to further reduce working poverty in the country.
He noted that, although significant progress has been made, there is still much to be done to ensure that all Mexicans have access to decent, well-paid jobs.
In this sense, the implementation of new policies and programs is expected to strengthen the labor market and promote economic development in the most needy regions of the country.
AMLO Celebrates Historical Reduction of Working Poverty in Mexico
The historic reduction of working poverty in Mexico represents an important achievement for the current administration and a significant step towards improving the living conditions of millions of Mexicans.
With these advances, the López Obrador government hopes to continue building a more just and equitable country for all.
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