The proposals also intend to change the delivery of funding via Pillar 1, which contains the majoirty of the funding with direct payments to support farmers and the smaller Pillar 2, which delivers rural development support.

BBC: Rural Affairs Committee

It is now winning a third pillar of support with its efficient running of the municipalities that it won in two rounds of elections earlier this year.

ECONOMIST: Palestinians in Gaza

"In Mexico, we not only see the migrant that emigrates as a family provider but also as a pillar of support to the national economy, " Cardenas said, speaking in Spanish.

NPR: Mexico Hosts Conference on Immigration Issues