Sheinbaum’s Responsibilities: INSABI and Hugo López Gatell
As the nine-month mark of Sheinbaum’s tenure as head of Mexico City approaches, she faces the burden of responsibility for costly blunders like the INSABI program from the previous administration and the controversial appointment of Hugo López-Gatell as an advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO).
There may come a time when it’s realized that the concept of continuity, as per the Palenque codex, means safeguarding the former president and rendering him immune to the consequences of his burdensome administrative mistakes.
At a critical juncture, those who criticized the official narrative that overvalued the predecessor and called for reflection on the myopic nature of the toxic López Obrador legacy might be heard. This legacy seems indifferent to the fact that its intentional erosion of Palacio could jeopardize even the survival of its cherished “revolution of consciences.”
IMSS-Bienestar: Missteps and Consequences
The eagerness to please, once again, appears to be leading the high-ranking officials of IMSS-Bienestar towards isolation, which in turn conceals the flaws in a system that has only just begun to take shape, according to the official narrative.
- In Juchitán, a hospital director was dismissed for refusing expired medications and for raising concerns about the lack of medical supplies and equipment.
- In Macuspana, another hospital director was relieved of duty after distributing a video showing the use of a plastic bottle to care for a newborn.
The IMSS-Bienestar leadership’s attempts to avoid exposing the consequences of budgetary limitations on an organization that is still in its infancy will not succeed. Just as sweeping issues under the rug does not work, hiding problems will eventually lead to their exposure.
Rigorous Scrutiny of the New Supreme Court
It seems that most of the newly appointed justices on the Supreme Court, except for the three reelected women, have begun to believe they were chosen by the people and are confusing the weighty plenary sessions with mere performances.
These justices, trapped by ideological narratives, continue with futile rhetoric about being a “court close to the people,” an “itinerant court,” and offering to hold sessions in public squares.
Adding to this, the future President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, Hugo Aguilar from Oaxaca, has announced his intention to wear traditional garments from indigenous communities. If he wishes to appear distinct, he should don a barrister’s robe like Benito Juárez. Or does he consider himself superior to the Benemérito?
In the Whirlwind: Notable Developments
The ruling majority passed the National Security Law and the Guardia Nacional bill, with some controversial aspects. The government argues that extraordinary measures are necessary due to the grave situation in the Republic. While this may be true, one wonders if granting extensive powers to security organizations will lead to a situation similar to the U.S., where the Patriot Act was approved, resulting in significant civil liberties sacrifices…
The government plans to return the remittance tax to migrant families. For those nostalgic for the smell of ink, Arthur Miller once said, “A good newspaper is a nation speaking to itself.”
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What challenges does Sheinbaum face? A: Sheinbaum must take responsibility for the costly INSABI program and Hugo López-Gatell’s appointment to the WHO.
- Q: How is IMSS-Bienestar performing? A: The organization faces criticism for mismanagement, with directors dismissed for refusing expired medications and using unconventional methods to care for newborns.
- Q: What are the Supreme Court’s recent developments? A: New justices seem to be confusing official sessions with performances, while the court president plans to wear traditional indigenous garments.
- Q: What are some notable recent developments? A: The National Security Law and Guardia Nacional bill were passed, and the government plans to return the remittance tax to migrant families.
