The drama of salaries in San Lázaro
Once again, federal deputies are in the eye of the hurricane. It turns out that his monthly income is a real scandal, especially when you compare it to what most people earn. The spark that ignited this was an extra bonus that Morena legislators received.
How much are we talking about?
Well look, according to the information that came to light, the congressmen received support of 10 thousand pesos through electronic wallets at the end of the legislative period. In total, more than 2.5 million pesos were distributed among the beneficiaries. And of course, that raised eyebrows about whether all this is transparent and if it is really justified.
But it’s not just the bonus. The basic diet of a deputy is around 79,846 pesos per month. Add to that resources for legislative assistance and citizen attention, and it gives you a monthly income that is between 150 thousand and 200 thousand pesos. And that’s without counting other benefits.
The extra luxuries
In addition to the base salary, they have bonuses that exceed 140 thousand pesos, life insurance and support for transportation and lodging. All with public money. This places legislators among the best paid in public service in Mexico.
The royal drama
The million dollar question is: how is this justified in a country where the majority struggle to have a decent salary? The gap between what they earn and what everyone else earns is enormous. And although some say it is part of the system, others see it as a lack of empathy with the reality of the common Mexican.




