Carlos Martínez embraced austerity
We've been told that the head of the Infonavit , Carlos Martínez Velázquez , has been using the same words as President López Obrador when his administration is compared to the PRI and PAN . We've been told Carlos Martínez has been heard saying: “don't confuse me, let's respect ourselves, we aren't the same, that's upsetting.” It's been claimed that he maintained the bonuses and benefits established by former directors, nevertheless, we've been told that Martínez Velázquez not only earns a 7th of what the previous Infonavit director earned, but also refused any additional compensation, as well as giving up a lot of additional benefits , including a “special retirement” that was actually canceled by Martínez , who also eliminated the private flights and a secret amount used by Infonavit directors, which was rumored to be around MXN $20,000 a day. By September 30, the expenses were reduced by 20% in contrast with September 2018. It seems like during previous administrations, it was better to be the Infonavit director than President or Minister, at least in regards to the salary and benefits .
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Graue's diplomatic response
Yesterday, the UNAM dean , Enrique Graue Wiechers , responded to some accusations made after he announced he is looking to lead the UNAM for a second term: “I will continue to be distanced from all political forces,” he said. He also responded to the critiques that claim the university's scientists are “ academic tourists ” by saying that academic mobility positions the UNAM . Graue said that although austerity is healthy, it shouldn't imply shortages or the lack of key projects. He added that if he stays as dean, he will increase the number of students “only if there is specific funding” for this and said that the university “won't grow at the expense of quality education .” Enrique Graue was careful with his statement but quite direct.
Breast cancer patients could be at risk
We've been told that there is a case similar to the lack of medicines for children with cancer . We've been told that by accepting the writ of amparo filed by a foreign pharmaceutical company so that Mexican laboratories can't produce and commercialize a drug called trastuzumab ; so there's a possibility that a tribunal could generate a shortage . We've been told that the medicines have all the necessary permits issued by the Cofepris , led by Alonso Novelo, and that the lack of its production by Mexican companies could affect patients fighting breast cancer . Therefore, the tribunal is handling a complicated issue that involves the health of a large number of cancer patients .
Olga Sánchez is back from Japan
Last week, Interior Minister Olga Sánchez Cordero was in Japan . Olga Sánchez represented President López Obrador during the ceremony where emperor Naruhito took the throne. Now that the Minister has returned to Mexico , she will go back to her regular schedule , including a 6 a.m. meeting with the security cabinet followed by a busy schedule. At some point today, Sánchez Cordero will share the results of her Japan trip. Now she's back to reality.
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