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Accusations for alleged diversion in social programs

Morena deputies in Mexico City accused PAN legislators of operating an irregular scheme through the sale and purchase of household products, supposedly disguised as a social support program in Tlalpan and Xochimilco.

According to the complaint, those involved acquired items such as water tanks, cisterns, solar heaters, washing machines, mattresses, laptops and screens through a civil association. They would then have resold them at higher prices to the inhabitants of those districts.

Morena spokesperson Paulo García stated that the mechanism included a triangulation of resources where the civil association paid commissions for each product delivered. In addition, legislators would have made profits between the purchase price and the resale price.

The Morenistas pointed out that the products carried names, photographs and partisan colors, which could constitute personalized promotion of public servants, prohibited by Article 134 of the Constitution outside of electoral campaigns.

The complainants announced that they will file complaints with the Electoral Institute of Mexico City so that the facts can be investigated.

For their part, PAN legislators denied the irregularities. They assured that these are operations between individuals through a foundation that sells products at low cost, without public resources.

The case has opened a debate about transparency and oversight of social programs in the capital’s mayors.

Impact on homes

National and international organizations have raised alarms about an increase in different types of violence related to the Soccer World Cup in Mexico.

According to UN Women in Mexico, attacks within the home can increase between 26% and 38%, depending on whether the favorite team wins or loses. This tendency is aggravated when there is alcohol consumption, according to the same source.

The institutions warn that these episodes fall mainly on women, girls, boys and adolescents. The alert seeks to raise awareness and prevent damage during the development of the mega-event.

The first days of the 2026 World Cup have not generated the economic impact that merchants, restaurateurs and tourism service providers in Mexico expected. Surveys by business organizations reveal that sales remain below expectations, despite the festive atmosphere in the host cities.

Factors such as FIFA restrictions on the use of brands and broadcasts, the high costs of tickets, lodging and consumption, as well as the small number of matches in Mexican territory, have limited the economic impact.

The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco-Servytur) reported that only 11.6 percent of Businessmen reported an increase in their sales during the first week of the tournament. The National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac) indicated that only half of the restaurants recorded income higher than that of a usual week.

They warn that the consumer remains cautious in their expenses due to the increase in the prices of food and services, which has reduced consumption in recreational activities.

Economic analysts agree that the benefit is concentrated in the host cities and in specific sectors, while small businesses see few changes in their income. They estimate that the impact of the tournament on the Mexican economy will be just 0.2 percentage points, because most of the matches take place in the United States and Canada.

Specialists also point out that many fans choose to follow the games in public spaces or Fan Fest areas, avoiding high expenses on tickets and official products. Although they consider that benefits could still be recorded in the coming weeks, initial expectations about the spill were higher than the results observed so far.