The salary of deputies: how much do they really earn?

Federal deputies receive up to 200 thousand pesos a month, while the minimum wage is a fraction.

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.

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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.

AICM taxi drivers refuse to apply discounts agreed for the World Cup

Three AICM taxi drivers groups refuse to apply discounts of up to 18% during the World Cup.

Three groups of taxi drivers that operate at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) refused to apply discounts of up to 18% on their rates during the World Cup. The measure contradicts previous agreements announced by airport authorities and part of the union.

The companies Nueva Imagen, Porto Taxi and Sitio 300 issued a statement to clarify their position. They argued that they have no contractual relationship with the Grupo Aeroportuario Marina (GAM), the entity that promoted the benefits for airport users.

According to permit holders, the announced discounts do not represent a direct reduction in rates. They are, they say, adjustments derived from compensation for improper charges and administrative processes for maintenance work at the AICM.

They demand transparency

The taxi drivers asked the AICM authorities to make public the documents that support these measures. They also called on the GAM to make transparent the minutes and contracts where the application of discounts had been agreed upon. They questioned the legal validity of the obligations attributed to them.

The refusal could affect users who expected more affordable rates during the sporting event. Until now, there is no certainty about the real cost of service at the AICM during the World Cup.

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Morena opens the door to a coalition with the PVEM in San Luis Potosí

Morena conditions alliance on PVEM ruling out Ruth González for the governorship.

Morena-PVEM Coalition for 2027?

The state leadership of Morena in San Luis Potosí left open the possibility of an alliance with the Green Ecologist Party (PVEM) for the local elections of 2027. The condition: that the PVEM present a different profile from that of Senator Ruth González.

Rita Ozalia Rodríguez Velázquez, state president of Morena, explained that if the PVEM discards Ruth González—wife of Governor Ricardo Gallardo—the green party could lead the coalition, which would also integrate the Labor Party (PT).

The leader clarified that the relationship with the PVEM at the local level does not face a conflict, although she admitted that there is no direct communication between both state leaders. Decisions about alliances, he said, are made by national leaders.

The possible agreement arises in the midst of the debate about nepotism, after Ruth González’s intention to succeed her husband in the state government was questioned. Morena looks for profiles that avoid that controversy.

Rodríguez Velázquez stressed that there is coordination between the party leadership to define the electoral strategy. For now, the panorama in San Luis Potosí remains open.

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Morena accuses INE advisors of being ‘ill-wishers’

The Morena leader accuses INE advisors of being 'ill-wishers' and defends her affiliation system.

Morena questions the impartiality of the INE

The national leader of Morena, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, pointed out that within the INE there are advisors with critical positions towards her party. He described them as “Morena haters” during a press conference where he addressed recent resolutions on duplicate affiliations.

Montiel affirmed that his party abides by the determinations of the Electoral Court. The authority ordered the elimination of more than 93 thousand affiliate records and leave under review about 19 thousand cases that the INE must verify.

The leader demanded that the institute adhere to the resolutions of the General Council and not to individual opinions. He accused that there are figures close to past electoral administrations who maintain a critical stance towards the movement.

Regarding the affiliation system, Montiel defended that Morena’s application is efficient. He assured that it surpasses that of the INE in functionality, since it allows duplications in the records to be detected.

He also proposed that the INE should have real-time verification mechanisms to cross-check affiliation data. However, he acknowledged that there are different processes between parties and the electoral authority.

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