Oaxaca Health Workers Protest Dire Conditions, Stage Work Stoppage

Oaxaca Healthcare Workers Stage Two-Day Work Stoppage Amidst Critical Resource Shortages Health sector workers in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, participated in a two-day work stoppage and march on June 5th, 2025, to protest severe shortages of medical supplies and a lack of support from authorities. The protest, which saw hundreds of workers marching through the streets, highlighted the dire conditions in local hospitals. "In our region's seven hospitals, we face total abandonment," stated Edgar Carrazco Martinez, General Secretary of Subsection 2 of the Isthmus. "Problems with infrastructure, equipment, supplies, and medications are rampant." The video shows images of empty medicine cabinets and dilapidated hospital equipment, supporting Martinez's claims. Amando Orozco, of Fuerza Informativa Azteca, reported on the situation, interviewing workers and patients. One patient, Gilberta, described the situation as "complicated because of the lack of medicine and attention." The video also shows a doctor, Reynel Iván Matus, expressing concern over the lack of essential resources. The protest underscores the urgent need for improved healthcare infrastructure and resources in the region. The work stoppage serves as a powerful illustration of the challenges faced by healthcare workers and the impact on the community they serve. The hope is that this will bring about meaningful change and improvements to healthcare in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.