According to federal authorities the wife of President Enrique Peña Nieto Angelica Rivera, and Laura Vargas Carrillo
wife of Secretary the Interior, Miguel Angel Osorio Chong respectively occupy the chair of the Citizens Advisory Council and the leadership of the National System for the Integral Development Family (DIF),
The DIF is in charge of social welfare policies for the development of the family.
By joining as director of this office, Vargas Carrillo acquires the functions of managing and legally represent the DIF and implement the resolutions of the Governing Board and submit to it proposals, according to the Constitution.
Rivera, meanwhile, will hold an honorary position in the Council, which is responsible for guiding the DIF, analyze their programs, invite specialists to analyze social issues and contribute to the acquisition of resources, among other duties in accordance with regulations.
This is a big commitment and responsibility, said Vargas Carrillo, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.
has a Bachelor of Law from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma of Hidalgo. She previously served as president of the Board of DIF in that state.
Traditionally, the chair of the Advisory Council is occupied by the wives of the presidents. Members of this group do not receive remuneration or compensation for the work they do
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