The book 'Ni venganza ni perdón' authored by Julio Scherer Ibarra and Jorge Fernández Menéndez has been closely examined by national commentators, likened to a manual on score-settling or a map of palace intrigues. However, to merely view it through a political lens would be to overlook a profound, perhaps involuntary confession about the health system present within its pages. It highlights the dichotomy between the political rhetoric of public welfare and the practical reality of private healthcare, a pressing issue in today’s context.

In one particularly telling chapter, the authors recount the heart attack that the former president experienced in 2013. The narrative starkly contrasts the public and private healthcare systems: in a moment of critical need, the decision was made not to utilize the public medical infrastructure but to depend on a Major Medical Expenses Insurance policy from a private insurer, which had been arranged without the former president's knowledge. This scenario reflects a troubling trend in Mexico where even those at the highest levels of political power opt for private healthcare, implicitly criticizing the public system.

The implications of such admissions from influential figures cannot be overstated. They shed light on the inadequacies of Mexico’s public health system and raise questions about accessibility and quality of care for ordinary citizens. This book serves not only as a political commentary but also as a significant reflection on the current state of healthcare in Mexico, urging a deeper academic analysis of the systemic issues at play.