Mexican Government
The Secretariat of Well-being began the staggered distribution of the Pension for the Well-being of Older Adults for the January-February 2026 bimonthly period. From January 19 to 23, beneficiaries whose first surname starts with M, N, Ñ, O, P, Q, or R can withdraw the 6,400 pesos deposited in their Banco del Bienestar Card. This support, which increased by 200 pesos from the previous year, adjusts annually for inflation as a constitutional right.
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The Secretariat of Governance kicked off the 16 Days of Activism against Violence towards Women, a campaign promoted by UN Women and adopted by the Mexican government under President Claudia Sheinbaum. Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez stressed the state's commitment to ensuring a life free of violence for women and girls. Legal advances and a new national plan to combat harassment and abuse were highlighted.