A crucial integration has been implemented to prevent resource diversion by the authority in Mexico. Among the highlights of the presidential initiative is the creation of a subsidiary company to build housing and greater government control over management. Despite previous commitments regarding tripartite parity, the current project places control of the Infonavit housing sub-account predominantly in the hands of the government, raising concerns.
Morena legislators are working to amend the regulations and access the resources of the sub-account, valued at 1.2 trillion pesos, without checks and balances. The proposal has faced criticism for being seen as a dispossession of workers' savings. In response to this situation, unions and business groups have united to attempt to stop this reform, first through meetings with senators and, if necessary, with street protests.
The approval of the initiative by the Morena majority in the Senate seems imminent, which could trigger nationwide protests. Criticism focuses on the failure to uphold guarantees of tripartite parity in the management of Infonavit, putting at risk the protection of workers' savings and transparency in its administration. Experts and social actors have highlighted the importance of ensuring that resources are used honestly and responsibly for the benefit of workers.
The proposal has also been criticized for its similarity to previous decisions in Pemex, which led to negative economic consequences. The involvement of Octavio Romero, a questioned Pemex administrator, in managing Infonavit resources raises additional concerns. In this regard, Armando Zúñiga, a councilor of Coparmex Nacional, emphasizes the historical importance of Infonavit in improving the quality of life for Mexican workers.
Among the proposals from unions and businesses is to maintain tripartite parity in Infonavit management, as well as to expand regulatory oversight of their operations. The restoration of the General Assembly as the highest authority and the guarantee of effective controls for the new housing construction company are also key demands amid this controversy. The tripartite structure of Infonavit has been praised for its transparency and fairness, preventing misappropriation and ensuring the social mission of the institute.
