Economy & Business - November 2026

MEXICO: Healthcare workers stage massive protests

MEXICO & USMCA by Abbi Dicker 12 November 2026 Modified: 12 November 2026 5 views

In October Mexico City (CDMX) was gripped by a wave of protests and strikes driven by employees of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico’s social security institute, with a range of demands, including higher wages and better conditions in public hospitals. Alongside complaints that the healthcare system is in crisis, from staffing to infrastructure, they have also levelled accusations of official corruption.

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