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Mexico's Poverty Drops 26%, But Healthcare Worsens

8/19/2025

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Under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico's poverty rate decreased by 13.4 million, a nearly 26% reduction since 2018.
Cash transfer programs have supported vulnerable groups, including the elderly, despite distribution criticisms.
Uninsured individuals increased from 20.1 million to over 44 million, indicating worsening healthcare access.
Claudia Sheinbaum noted that 30% of the population continues to live in poverty.

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Story summary

Under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico's poverty rate decreased by 13.4 million, a nearly 26% reduction since 2018.
Cash transfer programs have supported vulnerable groups, including the elderly, despite distribution criticisms.
Uninsured individuals increased from 20.1 million to over 44 million, indicating worsening healthcare access.
Claudia Sheinbaum noted that 30% of the population continues to live in poverty.