President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Friday she will sign the "Certificado Agrícola" agreement to guarantee the rights of agricultural workers [1].

This move targets the specific vulnerabilities of laborers employed by export companies, who often face precarious conditions. By formalizing these protections, the administration seeks to align Mexico's agricultural labor practices with broader national labor reforms and international standards.

Sheinbaum said the announcement during her morning conference held at a union headquarters in Mexico City [3]. The agreement focuses on ensuring that workers in the export sector receive legal guarantees and improved working conditions [1], [2].

The initiative comes as part of a wider strategy to strengthen labor rights across the country. The president said the measure is intended to protect those who sustain the nation's export economy but often lack formal security [1], [2].

Agricultural workers in Mexico have historically struggled with inconsistent pay and limited legal recourse. The Agricultural Certificate is designed to create a verifiable standard of employment that export firms must meet to maintain their status [1], [4]. This mechanism aims to reduce the gap between the legal requirements of the state and the actual conditions found on farms [2], [4].

By utilizing the morning conference to announce the deal, Sheinbaum signaled the government's intent to maintain a direct line of communication with labor unions [3]. The agreement is expected to provide a framework for monitoring compliance among the largest agricultural exporters in the region [1], [4].

“The 'Certificado Agrícola' aims to guarantee labor protections for workers employed by export companies.”

The introduction of the Agricultural Certificate represents a shift toward stricter oversight of the export-driven farming sector. By linking labor rights to a formal certification, the Mexican government is attempting to leverage the economic interests of export companies to force improvements in worker treatment, potentially reducing labor unrest and improving the country's standing in international trade agreements regarding labor standards.