In Mexico, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) was created with the aim of protecting the rights of Mexican consumers. The commemorative date of World Consumer Rights Day has its origin in a speech delivered by the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, on March 15, 1962, where he recognized the importance of the consumer in the international economy and the need to guarantee their specific rights.
In 1976, Profeco was established in Mexico with the function of protecting consumer rights and providing informational tools such as The Consumer Magazine. One of the goals of this commemoration is to promote ethics in the commercial practices of all companies to encourage sustainable consumption.
Profeco ensures that every consumer has the right to receive truthful information, to freely choose their purchases, to safety and quality of services, as well as to receive compensation in case of acquiring low-quality products. The Federal Consumer Protection Law (LFPC) in Mexico defines the consumer as the person who acquires goods, products, or services as the final recipient, being the majority group in the economy and affected by public and private economic decisions.
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every March 15, declared by the United Nations in 1983, aiming to protect consumers worldwide and facilitate the fair distribution of resources and products for all inhabitants. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of responsible consumption, not only to protect each person's wallet but also the future of the planet.
