With the recent arguments of whom should be vaccinated first once the first doses roll out, Mexico's president Andres Lopez has selected teachers over nurses to be vaccinated first. At surface level observations this decision does not really make any factual sense but upon closer analysis, it seems that this is all due to political motivation and interest. Because teaching is one of the major sources of jobs in Mexico and the fact that 1 million unionized teachers assist Mr. Lopez in re-election, it is much more clear why this audience is now being targeted over healthcare workers. In addition, since teachers are often regarded and influential in smaller rural communities, local teachers hold enormous sway in the election. Because of these recent accusations/scenarios, state officials have now reported that tensions have surfaced between the servants and health workers over who most critically need leftover doses. Overall, I just found this article to be a really interesting read and insight into how other countries are handling the COvid-19 pandemic. It also shows the significance of political power in matters regarding the health of a nation as a whole, and just how serious and interwoven politics and welfare truly are.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-not-nurses-get-covid-19-vaccine-priority-in-somecorners-of-mexico-11613829602?mod=world_minor_pos1
Alec Kretovic, Blog Post #3
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