Mexico: CFE, Pemex retirees protest pension cuts ahead of World Cup

Approximately 80 retired workers from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) gathered at Guanajuato International Airport to protest significant reductions in their pensions. The former employees announced their intention to extend their demonstrations to various venues hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

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We are people who worked for more than 35 or 40 years.

The retirees plan to travel to Mexico City on June 11, coinciding with the World Cup's opening ceremony, to seek attention from federal legislators and secure commitments to address their demands. Led by Gabriel Pacheco Hernando and Mario Vázquez, the group expressed strong opposition to the reform of Article 127 of the Mexican Constitution, which they argue retroactively reduces their pensions.

"We are people who worked for more than 35 or 40 years," the protesters stated, holding signs that read "No to retroactive reform." They claim the reform has led to income reductions of up to 60 percent, violating their rights and the benefits earned through decades of service. The retirees are demanding the application of the rule of law to rectify the situation.

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When the past is changed, the future is compromised; No to retroactive reform.

Distributing flyers and displaying banners at the airport terminal, the group highlighted the "decrease in our retirement pensions." They cautioned that the impact of these cuts could eventually extend to pensioners in the private sector, urging the public to remain vigilant against similar negative surprises. The protesters seek a resolution that upholds their earned rights and ensures fair pension amounts.

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by the decrease in our retirement pensions.