Politics · Mexico · 1 hr ago
Mexico’s PAN demands IMSS chief Zoé Robledo resign
On November 6, 2026, health officials appeared before Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies to answer questions about the country’s health services.
The opposition National Action Party, or PAN, demanded that IMSS chief Zoé Robledo resign, blaming him for problems at the social security institute.
PAN lawmakers said the hearing’s format restricted their ability to question officials about medicine shortages, hospital problems and public spending.
The session began with a dispute after PAN lawmaker Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba was denied the floor, and PAN members also objected to people in uniform applauding officials.
Ramírez Barba said the number of people without access to health services rose from 20 million in 2018 to 44.5 million in 2024, while families’ out-of-pocket spending increased by 41% in real terms.
The hearing exposed a dispute over health-system performance and accountability, but the account gives no outcome or next step.
Mexico’s National Action Party (PAN) again demanded the resignation of Zoé Robledo, head of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).
PAN lawmakers blamed Robledo for shortcomings in medical care and the institute’s operations.
The demand followed a 6 November 2026 appearance by health officials before the Chamber of Deputies.
PAN lawmakers said the hearing format limited questions about medicine shortages, hospital problems and public spending.
Deputy Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba cited figures on gaps in health coverage, household costs and public funds.
- Who
- The National Action Party (PAN) and its lawmakers demanded the resignation of Zoé Robledo, head of the IMSS.
- What
- PAN demanded that Robledo leave his post and criticized the conduct of a hearing with health officials.
- When
- 6 November 2026.
- Where
- The Chamber of Deputies in Mexico.
- Why
- PAN blamed Robledo for shortcomings in medical care and the IMSS, and said the hearing limited accountability.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Health-sector officials appeared before the Chamber of Deputies.
The hearing began with a disturbance in the chamber after Éctor Jaime Ramírez interrupted the health committee chair and was denied the floor.
PAN lawmakers criticized the hearing and again demanded Robledo’s resignation.
- IMSS director
- Zoé Robledo
- Hearing date
- 6 November 2026
- People without access to health services
- 20 million in 2018; 44.5 million in 2024, according to PAN deputy Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba
- Household out-of-pocket health spending
- Up 41% in real terms, according to Ramírez Barba
- Audit-identified irregularities
- More than 7.4 billion pesos, according to Ramírez Barba
What people are saying
We do not ask for speeches. We demand action.
It reflects their fear of accountability.
an absolute disgrace