Profeco

Mexico's Nacional Monte de Piedad is in the spotlight as a strike at the centuries-old pawnhouse approaches resolution, with the labor ministry set to sign an agreement to end the work stoppage. Workers reportedly lost 240,000 pesos in wages, while customers say they have gone a year without their pawned jewelry and fear losing it. Profeco has intervened over items returned in poor condition, and outlets are publishing updated deadlines and legal options so clients can recover their pledged belongings.