Mexico social programs reach 42.8 million beneficiaries

Mexico's Ministry of Welfare reported that 42.8 million citizens are currently receiving social programs, an increase of 10.7 million beneficiaries compared to 2025. During a testimony before the Chamber of Deputies, Secretary Leticia Ramírez Amaya stated that total investment in these programs is expected to exceed one trillion pesos by the end of 2026.

Key initiatives include the Pension for the Well-being of Older Adults, which supports nearly 14 million people aged 65 and older with an annual investment of approximately 527 billion pesos. Additionally, the Pension for Women's Well-being, targeting women aged 60 to 64, currently benefits approximately 2.8 to 2.9 million women with an investment of 57 billion pesos.

Other significant programs include the Pension for the Well-being of Persons with Disabilities, which serves 1.8 million beneficiaries with a budget exceeding 36 billion pesos. The 'Salud Casa por Casa' program has also facilitated 27 million home visits by 20,000 professionals to provide medical services to seniors and people with disabilities.