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Mexico City Adds 25,000 Mercomuna Beneficiaries as Program Scales to 335,000 Families

The expansion directs 900 million pesos to markets and neighborhood shops.

Overview

  • City officials held a second delivery event at the Zócalo, incorporating 25,000 new recipients toward a 2025 goal of 335,000 families.
  • Authorities said each beneficiary receives vouchers totaling 2,000 pesos in 50 and 100 peso denominations, with roughly 80% of voucher holders identified as women.
  • Vouchers are redeemable only at registered local businesses such as public markets and small stores, which display an official program decal.
  • The government signed a collaboration agreement with CANACOPE to bring more small retailers into the network, and Finabien will process reimbursements through its 60 branches.
  • Reporting on voucher value varies, with one outlet citing 1,000 pesos per four-month period, differing from the 2,000 pesos described by officials at the latest delivery.