Gonzalo Hernández Licona

Gonzalo Hernández Licona is a former head of the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL) in Mexico, known for his expertise in measuring poverty levels. He has expressed concern about the changes in the country’s social welfare system under President López Obrador, particularly regarding the universal cash transfer system that he believes has diluted focus on the poorest populations. His insights reflect ongoing debates about the effectiveness and equity of social policies aimed at reducing poverty.