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President Fox Guarantees Transformation of Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

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President Vicente Fox has committed to a significant overhaul of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), a move aimed at elevating the system to high-quality standards. Fox acknowledged the government's substantial debt to the approximately 12.5 million workers registered with the IMSS, stating that a transformation is necessary to ensure the system can resolve its economic problems and provide excellent services to the 50 million Mexican families affected. The president's remarks were particularly directed at addressing conflicts over the pension and retirement system, which have been a major burden on the IMSS. Fox assured workers that their rights, including those corresponding to those still working or already retired, would not be compromised.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Vicente Fox has guaranteed a transformation of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) to make it a high-quality system.
  • The president acknowledged the government's debt to the 12.5 million workers registered with the IMSS and pledged to address the system's economic problems.
  • Fox stated that no single group will be allowed to affect the services provided by the IMSS, referencing the conflict over the pension and retirement system.
  • The transformation aims to provide high-quality services to the 50 million families of IMSS workers.
  • Fox assured workers that their rights, including pension and retirement benefits, would not be touched.
  • The IMSS's economic problems are largely attributed to the financial burden caused by the union of Social Security Workers (SNTSS).
  • The president's commitment to reforming the IMSS comes as a response to the system's economic struggles and the need to provide better services to its affiliates.

Statistics:

  • 12.5 million: The number of Mexican workers registered with the IMSS.
  • 50 million: The number of families affected by the IMSS, including workers and their dependents.
  • 50 million VOX (pension fund): The amount of contributions from workers that SNTSS demanded in 2004, exacerbating the IMSS's economic problems.

Sources:

  • CNI/Corporate Mexico by Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX.
  • President Fox's official statement.
  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com).

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