The public hospital system in Oaxaca has become a tragicomedy worthy of a political satire script, as the transition to the IMSS-Bienestar model has revealed more flaws than an old car climbing Cerro del Fortín. Our reporter Matasanos informs us that the situation is dire, with expired medications and deplorable infrastructure at Dr. Aurelio Valdivieso Civil Hospital.
The appointment of Dr. Nazarea Herrera Maldonado, who in 2018 called SSO workers “criminals” for their lack of commitment, has done little to improve the situation. Despite promising to put things in order within six months, she has failed to deliver, and her management staff is now at risk.
The discovery of a warehouse full of expired medications in the Las Flores area has left us speechless with outrage, not surprise. This is not a shortage issue, but a logistics problem, highlighting the IMSS-Bienestar’s lack of understanding of health management and administration.
Meanwhile, the physical condition of the Civil Hospital remains deplorable, with workers describing it as “deplorable.” Public health in Oaxaca is in intensive care, while the administration continues to apply the ostrich strategy: head in the sand and hope no one notices.
The imminent expiration of the contract with suppliers at the end of this month is a critical issue. Centralization of national contracting has left hospital directors in limbo, unsure whether to supply or not. Suppliers are nervous about delivering products without a contract, and contracts state they will be for shell companies owned by federal officials themselves.
In another part of Oaxaca, San Pablo Huixtepec Hospital is facing food shortages, with patients and medical staff on an involuntary diet that isn’t included in any nutritional recommendations. The management of the food service seems like something out of a disaster version of MasterChef.
Dr. Soledad Zárate Hernández, Federal Coordinator of IMSS-Bienestar in Oaxaca, remains missing in action, with no responses to hospital directors’ messages or calls. Her lack of communication has created a climate of mistrust and frustration that could lead to an even bigger crisis.
It’s clear that IMSS-Bienestar urgently needs a reevaluation of its strategy, requiring less rhetoric and more action, fewer promises and more solutions, and better-functioning logistics. The health of the population cannot depend on improvisations or whimsical ideas.
The Betrayal of Female Representatives
Seven female federal deputies from Oaxaca have voted against the impeachment of Cuauhtémoc Blanco, a former governor accused of serious crimes of sexual violence. This decision has unleashed a wave of criticism and protests among feminists and human rights activists.
Mariana Benítez Tiburcio, known as “La Telesa,” has been accused of inconsistency in her feminist stance and complicity with patriarchal figures. Rosa María Castro Salinas’s transformation from a voice for women to a defender of abuse is a horror movie scenario.
Irma Juan Carlos has proven to be an expert at dodging uncomfortable questions and maintaining the status quo, representing the antithesis of what she advocates for justice and respect for women.
Naty Jiménez Vásquez’s detachment from her people and her roots as an Indigenous representative is a bad joke. Miriam Vásquez Ruiz’s betrayal of Benjamín Robles and defense of figures accused of abuse is a negative recommendation.
Herminia López Santiago has abandoned the fog of political ineffectiveness, with her nickname “La Carmelita Salinas” becoming a Netflix series about representatives who fall asleep along the way.
These female representatives have betrayed the struggle for women’s rights by protecting an accused individual, taking a step backward and highlighting complicity in the patriarchal system.
COBAO: A Recipe for Disaster
The Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Oaxaca (COBAO) is facing problems despite the departure of Dr. Verónica Hernández and her husband. Angélica García Pérez’s arrival as director general has not solved the issues, with a struggle over who pays overtime beginning.
Flavio Sosa Villavicencio, Secretary of Culture of Oaxaca, appointed someone to head the Technical Directorate at COBAO, demanding that they handle staff overtime payments. This move is an attempt to take control of this lucrative business away from academic director Giovanni Rojas Pacheco.
The Director of Administration and Finance at COBAO, Hermelinda Gracida Zárate, has a shady past in the Superior Court of Justice and was accused of embezzlement in 2017. She is listed as “Debtor” for that year’s fiscal year.
A student has requested the intervention of the director of COBAO 01 in Pueblo Nuevo regarding bullying and harassment at the institution. Bullying is a serious problem affecting academic performance, mental health, and emotional well-being of students.
Corruption in Oaxaca: A Recipe for Disaster
The state government workers’ union, Godínez, has presented a list of demands to the non-executive committee, including a 100 percent salary increase. The document includes more than 80 requests, including land, days off, and even the celebration of pet’s name day.
CERBA, the Coordination of Commerce, Entertainment, and Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages, is enforcing regulations on live music without paying for “improvised permits.” They target establishments not affiliated with Corona beer brand, while those that do have a relationship with it are left alone.
The story gets even better when remembering a hotel called Casa Cantera, which has seen frequent fights and gunshots. CERBA never shows up to inspect the premises because the owner is Mayor Chupón.
Chupón’s Empire
Mayor Chupón’s plan to accommodate 97 employees who lost their jobs due to Decree 24 is simple: start firing those who have been of no use to him in the last three years. Those recommended by CATEM, friends of friends… you know, the crony payroll.
The public sees nothing but wasted money on paying people who neither work nor contribute. It would have been easier for President Chupón to release 5 million dollars instead of receiving 25 million after the hacking incident.
This is a recipe for disaster in Oaxaca: corruption, waste of resources, and abuse of power. The public suffers while politicians and bureaucrats enjoy their privileges.
Source: Libertad Oaxaca
