Unprecedented waste under AMLO: 9.5 trillion in 2024, Mexico in ruins

Mexico City.— In 2024, the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador reached a historic public spending level, disbursing 9.5 trillion pesos. This represents a 4% increase compared to the last year of Enrique Peña Nieto, according to a report by the association México Evalúa.

This increase, equivalent to 3% of GDP, highlights the contradiction between the "republican austerity" promised by AMLO and the reality of public spending.

Waste vs. Necessity

While the president boasts of having an austere government, the crisis in public services worsens.

• Hospitals face a severe shortage of medicines.
• Government buildings suffer alarming deterioration, lacking basic supplies like toilet paper.
• The country's roads are neglected, affecting mobility and commerce.

The contrast between record public spending and the lack of investment in essential sectors is increasingly evident.

Rising Insecurity

The increase in spending hasn't meant better security for citizens. Crime continues to rise, while the government has dismantled many municipal police forces, leaving entire communities without effective protection.

The population remains at the mercy of violence, with homicides and high-impact crimes constantly increasing.

Contrasts and Contradictions

This scenario directly contradicts AMLO's promises to reduce unnecessary spending and redirect funds toward infrastructure and basic services.

The data shows a constant increase in spending, but without visible improvements for the population. This raises doubts about the transparency and actual use of public resources.

Failure of Republican Austerity

The failure of the supposed austerity is evident. Instead of using resources to solve urgent problems, the government has prioritized projects of dubious profitability and little social benefit.

Citizens deserve an explanation: Where is their tax money really going?