Surveillance over resource use has reached levels bordering on the absurd. Meanwhile, the responsibilities for the company's historical debt remain unclear.
The oil company is the most indebted in the world, and that debt notably affects working conditions and salaries
Surveillance over resource use has reached levels bordering on the absurd. Meanwhile, the responsibilities for the company's historical debt remain unclear.
Pemex, once a national pride, is now experiencing one of its worst crises. The most indebted company in the world has begun to implement extreme austerity measures, which are already directly affecting its workers.
From limiting the use of light in offices to controlling how many times they can go to the bathroom, the internal situation reflects the financial collapse of a plundered and mismanaged institution.
According to the official document CA-001/2025, revealed by Proceso, the Pemex Board of Directors instructed all its areas to reinforce a plan of cuts.
Some of the implemented measures are as follows:
- The installation of motion sensors to turn on lights.
- The forced disconnection of computers once charged.
- The prohibition of photocopying except in "exceptional cases."
- The constant review of water leaks.
Between the free shipment of oil to Cuba, the alleged diversions to accounts close to regime officials, and the zero investment in efficient infrastructure, the oil company ended up completely indebted.
Instead of being a source of income and development, Pemex has transformed into a national tragedy disguised as a productive company.
The official discourse continues to talk about "rescue" and "energy sovereignty," but the reality shows an oil company suffocated by a debt exceeding 100 billion dollars. Currently, the company is without investment capacity, without international competitiveness, and now also without dignity for its own employees.
Today, the workers are paying the price for irresponsible decisions that no one seems willing to take responsibility for.
Thus, while Pemex bleeds and its employees face humiliating measures, the country continues to await justice, transparency, and a true transformation, which so far, has only remained empty promises.