Welfare Pensions: Data Update Rumors Denied by Mexican Secretariat

The Secretariat of Welfare in Mexico has officially debunked circulating misinformation suggesting that beneficiaries of social programs, including pensions, must update their personal data to continue receiving payments. Leticia Ramírez Amaya, the head of the Secretariat, clarified that no additional requirements have been imposed. Various social media platforms had spread false claims that an update was necessary, causing concern among recipients.

The agency emphasized that these rumors are untrue and urged the public to rely solely on official Welfare Programs communication channels to avoid falling victim to fraud. Payments for the current bimestre are being processed or are pending, and they are disbursed directly to beneficiaries via the Banco del Bienestar card, without intermediaries. This ensures that payments cannot be conditioned.

While no general data update is required, the Secretariat did note that changes in domicile, phone number, or auxiliary person must be reported through the Línea del Bienestar. The payment schedule for the upcoming July-August bimestre will be announced soon on official platforms. The government aims to ensure the continuity and security of social program disbursements.