Politics
Mexico revamps widows' pensions! Now common-law wives get pensions after 2 years (not 5!), but no more double-dipping for lovers. Remarriage penalty is toast, and Fovissste gets a power boost.
Politics
Congresswoman María Teresa Madrigal Alaniz (PRD) proposes reducing the required concubinage period for pension eligibility from five to two years, simplifying the process for surviving partners. This reform aims to streamline bureaucratic hurdles and provide support for widows and widowers.
Women
Mexico's 1st woman president sparks hope for equality. Prof. Rodriguez says it's a start, but deeper changes are needed. Equal pay, shared childcare, and a funded National Care System are crucial. Budgetary focus on women's issues is key, not just symbolic gestures.
Crime
Despite legal progress, human trafficking persists due to social inequalities. Experts urge a shift from legal focus to addressing societal vulnerabilities that make women, migrants, and minorities easy targets.
Politics
Mexico's surrogacy boom sparks fierce debate. Proponents see a path to parenthood for same-sex couples. Opponents fear exploitation and trafficking. Women's rights groups and activists urge a complete ban, calling it "rent-a-womb" and a violation of children's rights.
Women
Mexico's landmark CELIG law aimed to protect women from violence. Yet, years later, femicide and abuse remain tragically common. Activists demand a deeper societal shift.
National
Mexico's 2024 elections promise historic gains for women in politics. Parity laws and inclusion efforts are changing the landscape. Yet, increased risks of gender-based political violence threaten this progress.
Women
Latin America faces a care work crisis. Women bear the brunt, facing inequality and limited options. Experts call for state action to transform the system.
Women
Mexico's Constitution faced a battle over inclusive language. Initial reforms erased “woman,” threatening rights. Public outcry led to correction, ensuring women remain visible in the law. This highlights the power of language and the ongoing fight for women's visibility.
Women
Mexico's budget for women's equality is growing rapidly. Funds support programs for education, safety, and economic opportunity.
Women
Mexico's child marriage ban is a start, but forced marriages continue, especially in indigenous communities. This practice robs girls of childhood, education, and health. Laws, education, and economic empowerment are critical in combating this injustice rooted in gender inequality.
Crime
Mexican prisons fail women. From arrest to incarceration, they face abuse, rights violations, and a system that denies them a path back to society. Their stories expose a broken justice system in desperate need of reform.
Women
Mary Beard's “Women and Power” explores how women's voices have been historically silenced. From Greek myth to modern politics, women in power are considered monstrous or must adopt masculine traits.
Women
Mexico's historic gender-equal legislature champions women's rights. Reforms like the “Three of Three” bar abusers from power, while tax-free menstrual products ease financial burdens. New laws combat obstetric, digital, and dating violence.
Science
Mexico's female scientists are rising stars of invention, tackling everyday problems with groundbreaking solutions. From food preservation to electronics, their work is reshaping industries.
Women
Medieval women were complex individuals with agency in both religion and culture. New research reveals they weren't silent or marginalized, but played key roles in society, challenging the “man-opoly” narrative. Dive deeper and discover their fascinating stories.