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Nacional Monte de Piedad Director General to Step Down as Strike Drags On

The Patronato has assumed direct oversight to preserve operations during a tribunal‑recognized work stoppage.

Overview

  • Rafael Humberto Del Río Aguirre will leave the director general post on November 30, according to the institution’s announcement.
  • The Patronato said its members are temporarily supervising the institution’s divisions to ensure continuity of programs and critical processes.
  • A search and selection process is underway to appoint a new director general to lead post‑strike recovery and internal restructuring.
  • The workers’ strike that began October 1 was declared legal and existent by the federal labor tribunal, and 75.2% of a 1,893‑person workforce voted to continue it.
  • Employees allege nearly two months of unpaid wages, theft of gold from branches, and the creation of a private financial entity using institutional resources, while the institution reiterates that pledged items remain secure and information channels are active.