Introduction
Time to Save the Picture: A Look at Mexico’s Economic Challenges
As we approach the end of the year, with only a day and a half remaining, our to-do lists become overwhelming. Priorities swirl like buzzards around carcasses, with no room for error or exception. Hope must always lie on the horizon of our human endeavors, as money, the illusionary guide to happiness, remains elusive.
Wage Increases and Political Maneuvering
Since 2018, wage increases for the no-longer-so-minimum salary have highlighted achievements in a country where sight is lacking, yet not entirely absent. Political entities, in their submissiveness and mediocrity, have compiled a list of objectives, celebrating more power and impunity. After all, the masses, grouped as “people,” will vote for those leading in polls.
A History of Excessive Spending and Corruption
In a democracy directed from the start, what matters least is public opinion. The extravagance in the last four presidential terms has been characterized by cynicism in spending and rampant corruption since Vicente Fox, the redeemed panista now dealing in marijuana that evokes laughter or silence, and also fosters addiction.
Few culprits have been tried, and even fewer sentenced. The law remains unaltered, and the people are never compensated for what was taken during gubernatorial and mayoral terms. Memes have even been made of those audacious enough to claim they “stole little.”
PEMEX and Economic Dependence
PEMEX has always been the source of abundance for those reaching the peak of that unloving triangle. Yet, instead of punishing past transgressions visible to all, no restraint stops the perpetuation of mediocrity in public positions. Leaders act as if nothing has happened while the economy fluctuates, sustained by those blessed remittances from fellow countrymen.
A Nation of Aspirants
In the tolerance of domestic politics, listening to the discontented is crucial. This conviction of class struggle will always be present. We are a nation of aspirants, refusing to succumb to the uncertain present as we once did.
Trapped in a time capsule, a friend used to say, unable to bid farewell to the real world, death surprised him sleeping four years ago. Do we genuinely fare better when things were worse?
Mexico’s Opportunities and Challenges
Undoubtedly, Mexico is another country in the universe of opportunities, with fewer migrants heading to that American nightmare. The dream didn’t end with Trump’s arrival; the democrats expelled, imprisoned, and even convicted more individuals trying to afford a luxury that never truly existed—earning in dollars.
The youth is more attended regarding causes, but awareness campaigns are lacking—not indoctrination, but self-knowledge. We need to understand ourselves from within, set objectives, and consider saving as a primary resource amid uncertainties.
Looking Ahead
With only the last day of the year remaining, we can speculate with hysteria rather than listing what lies ahead in the natural course of things and people for 2026.
Between the Lines
Banks and regulated transfer amounts, fingerprint-identifying cell phones—we’re doing well. Yet, others argue that such control is excessive.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What are the main economic challenges facing Mexico? Mexico grapples with wage disparities, political corruption, and economic dependence on remittances. The country also faces challenges in curbing corruption, ensuring fair wages, and fostering self-sufficiency among its citizens.
- Q: How has Mexico’s economy been affected by political decisions? Political maneuvering has led to excessive spending and corruption, with few culprits facing consequences. The people have not been compensated for stolen resources during gubernatorial and mayoral terms.
- Q: What role does PEMEX play in Mexico’s economy? PEMEX serves as a source of abundance for those in powerful positions, perpetuating mediocrity in public roles. The economy remains dependent on remittances from Mexicans abroad.
- Q: How does Mexico’s youth fare in terms of economic opportunities? While there are initiatives to support the youth, awareness campaigns promoting self-knowledge and financial literacy are lacking. Mexico’s young people need better understanding of their internal landscapes and the importance of saving.
