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Mexico’s Foreign Ministry Pledges Jan. 12 Payroll for Overseas Staff After Delay

The foreign ministry cites a fiscal-year rollover alongside international transfer processes.

Overview

  • More than 1,000 members of the Mexican foreign service working abroad reported missing their January pay despite budgeted funds.
  • Staff publicly appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum to secure timely payment and to review what they call precarious compensation.
  • The SRE said it has taken administrative steps to ensure the January payroll posts on Monday, January 12.
  • Workers note salaries have not been revised in over 25 years, with many technical‑administrative posts paying below poverty thresholds in some postings.
  • Employees warned of immediate harms such as unpaid rent, tuition and basic services, limited access to credit, and heightened risk of eviction in high‑cost cities.