Mexico performs the first robot-assisted pediatric liver transplant from a living donor.

Mexico performed its first pediatric living-related liver transplant involving a robot-assisted hepatectomy. The procedure took place at the Naval Medical Center (CEMENAV) and brought together national and international specialists in a joint effort between the Secretariat of the Navy and the National Transplant Center (CENATRA). The surgery was performed at CEMENAV using the Da Vinci […]

It’s official | All retirees and pensioners must submit a proof-of-life certificate to continue receiving their pension in Mexico.

Social security institutions in Mexico, such as the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), require the submission of a proof-of-life certificate—a mandatory document that enables the collection of funds from abroad. Specifically, this document verifies that the beneficiary is still alive and, therefore, retains […]

Student teachers block Mexico-Cuernavaca highway toll booth.

Hooded protesters, identified as members of the ‘Raúl Isidro Burgos’ Rural Teachers’ College in Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, blocked toll booths on a section of the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway. They displayed messages criticizing the Mexican government for its failure to act regarding the disappearance of the 43 student teachers. The Federal Roads and Bridges agency (CAPUFE) reported the […]