Summary (English)

This new Pension watch briefing explores the recent expansion of pension coverage in Mexico. In 2001 Mexico City introduced the country’s first social pension - since then 16 of Mexico's 31 states have also introduced social pensions and so has the federal district. This has brought coverage to from 22% in 2000 to 88% in 2013. This briefing looks at the situation before social pensions were introduced, tracks the rise in coverage and finishes by suggesting some areas for improvement. This blog gives a short overview of the research.