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Why 76% of Mexicans Stay Poor: The Shocking Truth About Social Immobility

Desigualdades sociales en México: Legados y desafíos desde una perspectiva multidisciplinaria

Melina Altamirano, Laura Flamand

Mexico is one of the most unequal countries in the world, but most people don't even see it as a problem. This video breaks down the key findings from the book *Desigualdades sociales en México: Legados y desafíos desde una perspectiva multidisciplinaria*, edited by Melina Altamirano and Laura Flamand. Discover how inequality isn't just about income—it's a lifelong trap that locks 76% of the poorest into poverty, while only 2.1% escape to the top. We'll explore why education fails to level the playing field, how climate change hits the poor hardest, and why Mexicans rarely blame inequality for their struggles. If you want to understand the real roots of social immobility and what it means for the future, watch this.