What is it about?
The Mexican government's response to the pandemic was based on both emergency and ordinary statutory frameworks, primarily guided by the General Health Law (Ley General de Salud), which allocates powers between federal and state authorities regarding public health. Initial federal actions, like the suspension of in-person educational activities, were based on ordinary statutory powers, but later measures relied on emergency powers granted by the General Health Law. These federal emergency actions centralized health-related decisions, while some state-level actions raised constitutional concerns.
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Why is it important?
This analysis of the Mexican government's response to the pandemic provides insights into the effectiveness of its crisis management policies and the impact of policy decisions on societal well-being.
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This page is a summary of: Mexico, August 2024, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004708655_019.
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