The former Undersecretary of Health participates in a comedy show simulating resuscitating a person, sparking criticism for his handling of the pandemic
Former Undersecretary of Health, Hugo López-Gatell, is back in the spotlight following his recent appearance on the show "Operación Mamut" on Canal Once.
In an attempt to venture into comedy, López-Gatell participated in a sketch where he pretends to resuscitate a person who fakes fainting. This has sparked a wave of criticism and questions about his sensitivity and judgment.
México fue uno de los peores países en el manejo de la pandemia, según la OMS.
A tasteless attempt at comedy
During the show, the former official is seen laughing and making exaggerated movements while trying to "save" an actor pretending to be unconscious.
The scene, which was intended to be humorous, has been considered by many as an insensitive mockery. Especially coming from someone who was at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic strategy in Mexico, which left more than 800,000 dead.
López-Gatell fue captado en plenas vacaciones en medio de la pandemia del COVID19.
From the creators of "moral strength"
Hugo López-Gatell was widely criticized from the start of the pandemic. The former undersecretary of health dared to defy logic and common sense.
In one of his most memorable appearances in the morning briefing, Gatell dared to claim that then-President López Obrador was immune to COVID-19. This was because the president, in Gatell's opinion, enjoyed moral strength, not contagion.
López-Gatell desafió a la lógica para defender al expresidente López Obrador.
Criticism and reactions on social media
López-Gatell's participation in this context has been harshly criticized on social media and in the media. Users and analysts have pointed out the lack of empathy and respect toward the pandemic victims and their families.
Additionally, the suitability of a former public official, whose management has been widely debated, participating in this type of content is questioned.
Uno de los periodistas más críticos del ex subsecretario de salud ha sido Joaquín López Dóriga.
Defense of his management and attacks on the media
In the same program, López-Gatell took the opportunity to defend his management during the pandemic, stating he was "very happy and proud that we conducted ourselves seriously."
He also lashed out at the media, accusing them of promoting "distracting and absurd" discussions about the implemented health strategy.
Hugo López-Gatell's reappearance on national television, far from improving his public image, has reignited criticism of his person and poor management.
