Retirees ask Sheinbaum to eliminate constitutional retroactivity, citing asset impact

Members of the National Alliance of Retirees have urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to address their concerns, specifically calling for the elimination of retroactivity concerning Article 127 of the Mexican constitution. Carlos Gallegos de la Cruz, a retiree from the National Energy Center, explained that they sought to present their petitions to the President, highlighting the adverse impact on workers with more than 30 years of service.

"We have seen our assets affected. There have been negotiations and discussions with deputies, senators, and the Ministry of the Interior," Gallegos stated. He emphasized that despite previous efforts, the "danger of retroactivity" remains. He added that current provisions, even if improved, may not fully compensate for a lifetime of work and a hard-earned retirement, stressing that it was not a privilege but a right.

The retirees expressed that while they are currently the ones "being hit," any individual could potentially be affected by laws being applied retroactively, thus endangering their rights. They made their appeal during an event in Gómez Palacio where President Sheinbaum was present to deliver "Viviendas del Bienestar" (Welfare Housing) to beneficiaries in the state.

This call highlights a significant concern among long-serving workers regarding the potential for constitutional articles to be applied in a way that diminishes their accrued rights and financial security upon retirement. The retirees are seeking clear legislative action to prevent future or ongoing negative impacts on their patrimony.