Introduction to the Afores Fair in Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city, will host its first Afores Fair from November 28 to 30, 2025. The event is organized by the National Commission for the Savings System for Retirement (Consar) with the aim of bringing pre-visional culture and enhancing financial education to the local population.
Background on Afores and Relevance in Jalisco
Jalisco has approximately 2 million IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute) affiliates and over 4.3 million individuals with individual Afore (Mexican Retirement Savings System) accounts. This first-ever Afores Fair in Guadalajara presents a unique opportunity for the region, given its significant number of Afore account holders.
- Jalisco ranks fifth nationally in individual Afore accounts, following the Federal District, State of Mexico, Nuevo León, and Puebla with more than 4.3 million accounts.
- The fair aims to provide a centralized location for workers to resolve Afore-related procedures without extensive travel.
Fair Details and Offerings
The Afores Fair in Guadalajara will take place at Paseo Alcalde, gathering 10 Afores and key institutions related to retirement savings. Attendees can expect:
- Free tramites and guidance
- Pre-visional education
- Housing information
- Fraud prevention (coyotaje) tips
- Pension calculation assistance
- Interactive and entertaining activities to strengthen pre-visional education
Tramite Requirements
To perform tramites, participants must present:
- Official identification
- Número de Seguridad Social
- CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población)
- Proof of residence (no older than three months)
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Afores Fair? The Afores Fair is an event organized by Consar to promote pre-visional culture, offer free tramites, and enhance financial education among the local population.
- Why is this fair significant for Jalisco? With over 4.3 million individual Afore accounts, Jalisco is a crucial region for this event, providing a centralized location for workers to resolve retirement-related procedures.
- What services will be available at the fair? Attendees can expect free tramites, pre-visional education, housing information, fraud prevention tips, pension calculation assistance, and interactive activities.
- What documents are required for tramites? Participants must present official identification, Número de Seguridad Social, CURP, and proof of residence (no older than three months).
