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Profeco Launches Back-to-School Fair at Expo Reforma and 41 Nationwide Events

Families will find supplies at half price with free services to ease back-to-school costs.

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La Profeco anunció que en el país se realizarán 41 ferias del regreso a clases, para que los padres de familia tengan acceso a descuentos en la compra de útiles escolares
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El procurador Iván Escalante Ruiz realizó una invitación a la feria que se realizará el 16 de agosto en Expo Reforma donde participarán más de 50 proveedores con descuentos de hasta el 50%

Overview

  • Profeco will host a fair on August 16 at Mexico City’s Expo Reforma featuring over 50 providers offering discounts up to 50%.
  • A network of 41 regional fairs across Mexico will mirror the Expo Reforma event with the same vendors and price cuts.
  • Free services at all fairs will include medical certificates, haircuts, vision exams, birth-certificate kiosks and dental guidance.
  • The agency reiterated private school consumer protections dating to a 1992 decree, including fixed tuition fees, written SEP incorporation notices and supplier choice.
  • Profeco advised parents to plan their school purchases by listing needs, reusing materials and comparing prices via its "Quién es Quién en los Precios" tool.