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Mexican media report the death of a Mexican national in a train collision in Spain, while other death-related stories are drawing attention in Mexico. They include the death of a former prosecutor in Puebla, where police failed to detect it in time according to the state attorney general's office, the death of a figure known as 'el Komanche', and the ongoing investigation into the deaths of five babies at an IMSS hospital in Durango, which IMSS head Zoé Robledo confirmed remains open.
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Wage debates are dominating headlines in several countries. In Argentina, criticism is mounting against President Javier Milei's economic approach, with commentators calling it 'perverse' for ignoring people's hardship. In Mexico, experts say an adjustment to the 'Modalidad 40' pension scheme violates the law, and the Senate is being urged to block the IMSS decree. In Italy, a Coverflex report examines salary transparency and how workers perceive their pay, while Rome police arrested a dealer allegedly operating in the Salario district.
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Retirement and pension issues are in the spotlight in Mexico. Workers at the IMSS, the country's social security institute, marched in Mexico City and other cities on October 22 to protest over conditions, with streets closed along the demonstration route. Meanwhile, specialists are debating why young people show little engagement with pension systems, citing a lack of interest or unfavorable conditions.
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Workers from Mexico's social security institute, IMSS, are planning another large march ('megamarcha') in Mexico City on November 9. El Financiero reports the demonstration's start time and the streets expected to be affected, warning residents and commuters about potential road closures in the capital as the protest movement continues.
- 5IMSS and ISSSTE announce final 2026 pension payment dates▼instituto de seguridad y servicios sociales de los trabajadores del estado
Mexico's social security institutions IMSS and ISSSTE have announced the dates for the last pension payment of 2026. The notice is aimed at pensioners and beneficiaries of the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers, who are being urged to check the payment calendar. The announcement matters to millions of retirees who rely on these deposits for monthly income.
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Workers and retirees of Mexico's social security institute (IMSS) are holding protests in Tlaxcala and Morelos against a 2.9% salary increase they consider insufficient. Medical and administrative staff are demanding a bigger raise amid rising living costs. The unrest comes as new figures show formal employment grew just 0.6% in September while the number of employers fell, adding to concerns about the labour market.
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IMSS workers have called blockades and a march in Mexico City for October 14, 2026, with authorities warning of closed streets and a published march route through the capital. Commuters are being advised to plan alternate routes as disruptions are expected during the day. The protest comes amid ongoing labor disputes within Mexico's public health institute.
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Mexican media are following several businessman-related stories. IMSS-Bienestar awarded a 5 billion peso contract to a businessman described as close to former footballer and politician Cuauhtémoc Blanco. Separately, La Jornada reports a businessman implicated in drug trafficking and fuel theft avoided detention in a rape case thanks to an injunction. In Argentina, José Elías drew attention by saying he configured AI for his call center in 10 minutes at a cost of 10 euros.
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Demonstrations are taking place across Mexico City, with protesters blocking major roads including Paseo de la Reforma and Tlalpan, and avenues closed by IMSS workers. Infobae is running live coverage of road blockages, accidents and protests on October 8 and 12, as commuters in the capital face significant traffic disruptions.
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Reports from Mexico indicate another threat to Modalidad 40, the IMSS scheme that lets workers pay higher contributions in their final years to boost pension amounts. Commentators are covering renewed warnings that the program could be restricted or eliminated, a recurring concern among workers planning higher pensions through the system.