Man Left on Hospital Sidewalk After Hit-and-Run: Mexico City Healthcare System Under Scrutiny

In Mexico City's Venustiano Carranza borough, Martín Cordero, 53, faces hardship. After a hit-and-run accident, he underwent surgery at Hospital Jardín Balbuena. Discharged prematurely due to bed shortages, he's been left to recover on the sidewalk for eight days. "They gave me discharge because they needed the bed," he said, his voice heavy with despair. Georgina Navarro, a hospital visitor, expressed outrage at the situation: "It's not fair. The government should support the poor." Cordero's plight exposes systemic issues within the healthcare system. His story underscores the need for improved patient care and resources for vulnerable populations.