| Keyword |
Description |
| Minimum wage |
The least money a worker can be paid by law |
| Poverty |
Not having enough money to buy basic things like food |
| Multidimensional poverty |
Not just money problems but also missing access to health and education |
Mexico has been working hard to help people live better by raising the minimum wage. The minimum wage is the smallest amount a worker can be paid by law. Because the government increased it a lot in the past years, many families now have more money to buy food and pay for their homes. This change helped millions of people get out of poverty, which means they no longer have to worry about not having enough money for basic needs.
Even though things have improved, some people still don’t have enough money or access to things like health and school, which is called multidimensional poverty. To make life even better, experts say Mexico should make sure all kids can go to school for free and create more jobs that pay well. Helping all people, especially those who face extra challenges like Indigenous groups or people with disabilities, will make the country fairer for everyone.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Basic needs |
Necesidades básicas |
| Poverty |
Pobreza |
| Indigenous groups |
Grupos indígenas |
Time to discuss
- How does raising the minimum wage help families?
- Why is poverty about more than just money?
- What can Mexico do to help even more people?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- How would earning more money help your family?
- What is one way to make sure everyone has a fair chance in life?
