Is the health system collapsing or turning around?

We need to invest in the health system, otherwise the country's costs will be unaffordable and, in some places, even collapse.

According to the WHO, countries like Mexico should allocate an amount similar to 5% of GDP, not only to address health system problems but also to promote prevention. Partnerships between the private sector and government will be key and necessary to address this progress.

Let's take it step by step. Over the last 10 years, the Mexican population has changed, and with it the ailments it faces. Previously, these were acute illnesses, such as respiratory diseases, amoebiasis, and gastrointestinal diseases. Today, chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, heart problems, and some types of cancer have spread, all of which have grown alarmingly.

There are some reports that suggest that 8 out of 10 deaths are related to these types of conditions. This isn't exclusive to older adults; today, many children and adolescents live with these chronic conditions from a very young age. There are even reports that 39% of the school-age population is overweight or obese; in other words, we're seeing entire generations getting sick from childhood.

According to Santiago Posada, vice president of the drug company Lilly, factors such as lifestyle, diet, and certain work trends, the way we move and stop moving, long work hours, and stress all play a role.

While it's true that efforts have been made with awareness campaigns, reducing the calorie and sugar content of foods, and reducing junk food in schools, the reality is that the population is already beginning to revert to the population pyramid, and the country is not prepared to meet the needs and prevent the elderly.

There is still much to be done. The Mexican public health system still faces significant challenges: a lack of resources, disparities in access, overcrowding of services, limited medical care, and a lack of prevention for acute conditions.

Elektra does not let its guard down

Grupo Elektra will continue to defend itself within the legal framework and in accordance with established procedures, with the aim of combating charges it considers illegal, abusive, and disproportionate.

Therefore, once formally notified of the ruling by the Tenth Administrative Court of the First Circuit, which denied Grupo Elektra's tax protection, the business group's board of directors will appeal to the country's highest court to request a constitutional review. "We are certain that we are on our ethical and legal grounds; despite political pressure and judicial orders, we will continue to defend our causes to the last resort."

Among other things, because "it intentionally and fraudulently omitted the provisions of the Income Tax Law in force in 2012, the year in which the tax credit originated. It violates due process by denying the protection instead of referring the matter to a different court, as was appropriate, given the existence of procedural impediments."

“The court's bias confirms an alarming pattern: even with clear evidence of illegality.”