Mexican Social Security chief preempts strike with 8% wage hike

Zoé Robledo, director of Mexico's Social Security (IMSS), announced an 8% salary increase for workers, exceeding his original offer by 1.2% and his willingness from 24 hours prior by 1.5%, in a bid to preempt scheduled mobilizations. The move signals labor unrest within a key state institution and may set a precedent for public-sector wage negotiations, potentially affecting fiscal spending. The increase is confirmed but the broader political and economic implications remain uncertain.