### AMLO Issues Lifetime Pension Decree for ABC Daycare Fire Victims
On September 29, 2024, the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, officially published a decree granting lifetime pensions to the parents of children who perished in the ABC Daycare fire in Hermosillo, Sonora. The decree, documented in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), includes permanent provisions for those whose children were permanently injured in the tragic incident that occurred on June 5, 2009.
The Executive Order mandates:
– A lifetime pension for the parents of deceased children. If a parent passes away, the pension will transfer to any surviving children.
– A lifetime pension for children who sustained permanent injuries, with ongoing support for those who suffer incapacitating injuries by the age of 18.
– Educational scholarships for children who were permanently injured or affected by smoke inhalation or toxic exposure during the incident.
– Coverage of electricity costs for homes where injured children or affected parents reside.
The decree also specifies that these measures will be considered in the Federal Budget starting from the fiscal year 2025, ensuring consistent support for the affected families.
The ABC Daycare fire, one of Mexico’s most tragic incidents involving children, claimed the lives of 49 infants and injured 106 others, ranging from five months to five years old. The daycare was subcontracted by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) since August 6, 2001. The fire reportedly started in an adjacent warehouse managed by the Sonora State Government’s Department of Vehicle Control, where vehicle license plates were stored.
The facility was managed by individuals with significant political and administrative ties, including former PRI state treasurer Gildardo Francisco Urquides Serrano and Marcia Matilde Altagracia Gómez del Campo Tonella, cousin to the former First Lady Margarita Zavala, among others.
### **Additional Coverage on ABC Daycare Fire Victims Decree**
In related news, various media outlets and human rights organizations have lauded President López Obrador’s decree, describing it as a long-overdue measure for justice and support for the affected families. Human rights advocates highlight that while financial support cannot replace the lost lives and irreversible damages, it represents significant government acknowledgment and commitment to the victims’ welfare.
Public response has been deeply emotional, with many parents and family members expressing relief that their prolonged demands for reparations have finally been addressed. Experts suggest that this decree might set a precedent for addressing other historical grievances involving state negligence and will encourage more comprehensive welfare policies.
This landmark decree also underscores the ongoing issues of safety and accountability in childcare facilities and government administration. As investigations continue, both regional and national authorities are expected to enhance measures to prevent similar tragedies.
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