Social exclusion and poverty metrics persist in Ecuador and Mexico

In Ecuador, social exclusion remains a significant barrier to human dignity, affecting vulnerable groups such as migrants, the elderly, people with disabilities, and indigenous populations. Despite the nation's recognition as a plurinational and intercultural state, social and cultural barriers rooted in stereotypes and prejudice continue to limit access to essential rights like education, health, housing, and employment.

In Mexico, discussions regarding poverty metrics highlight the gap between statistical indicators and lived reality. While Mexico utilizes a multidimensional methodology—transitioning from CONEVAL to INEGI in 2025—that accounts for education, health, and housing, income alone does not reflect economic self-sufficiency. Data from the first quarter of 2026 indicates that 30.7% of the population lived in households where labor income was insufficient to cover basic food costs. Additionally, labor informality was reported at approximately 55% in June 2026.