Introduction
There is growing concern over the alarming indifference displayed towards daily massacres, with speculation that this apathy stems from the lack of follow-up on the consequences for more than 60 victims killed each day.
Historical Context: The Tragic Case of a Teenager
Several years ago, La Jornada published a chronicle detailing the relentless pursuit of medical attention for a 15-year-old boy who was injured in a crossfire between criminals. The teenager, clinging to life and pleading, “Mom, I don’t want to die,” was eventually turned away from public health institutions. His mother managed to get him admitted to a private hospital, where he underwent multiple surgeries before uttering his final words, “Mom, I want to die.” This tragic case highlights the dire need for better follow-up and medical care.
Ministers’ Austerity Measures: More Expensive Soup
In a convoluted explanation, the Ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice succumbed to political pressure from the hardline sector of the ruling party, which views any lack of austerity as treason to their movement.
President Hugo Aguilar of the Supreme Court explained that canceling contracts for new vehicles would save over a hundred million pesos. However, he acknowledged that while the “broth might become more expensive than the meatballs,” they would continue using older vehicles.
The government of Mexico City decided to lease new patrol vehicles, as these contracts provide significant savings by covering insurance, maintenance costs, and ensuring all vehicles remain operational without depreciation.
CFE Protocols: Burned by Milk
During former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration, a severe winter storm disrupted gas transportation through pipelines to southern US regions, interrupting the supply to CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) plants.
Although the supply disruption was short-lived, it triggered a blackout in the northern border and pushed CFE to its operational limits. In response, protocols were established to prevent future gas shortage impacts.
These protocols, designed to mitigate the effects of the most intense winter storm since 1905 affecting the Midwest, Central, and Southern US regions, will utilize all hydroelectric plants and non-natural gas-consuming facilities. Even carbon-fueled plants will be employed to prevent blackouts while awaiting the restoration of natural gas supply from the US or the construction of storage facilities.
In the Whirlwind: Notable Developments
- US Government Shutdown Looming: With only days left before the deadline for avoiding a US government shutdown, questions arise about whether the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) has assessed the potential economic repercussions.
- Canadian Drug Lord’s Surrender: James Gooding, who controlled Canada’s drug distribution, sought refuge among Mexican cartels to evade US justice. However, internal disputes with his hosts led him to surrender.
- Senator’s Pregnancy Publicized: The senator Andrea Chávez’s private life, including her pregnancy, became public knowledge due to her candidacy for Ciudad Juárez’s mayor.
- Metro CDMX Mechanical Stairs Activation: Authorities announced the resumption of mechanical stair operation in Mexico City’s Metro.
- Morena’s Majority Facilitates Ambassador Appointment: A large majority in Morena party facilitated the appointment of Alejandro Gertz Manero as an ambassador following his resignation from the Attorney General’s office.
- Tolstoy’s Progressive Reflection: A contemporary interpretation of Leo Tolstoy’s quote, “There are those who walk through the woods and only see firewood for the fire,” highlights a narrow perspective.
