The narrative of Pemex Asiste took a decisive turn with the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018–2024). A central promise of his government was to end corruption and separate political influence from the distribution of social aid. Consequently, the government announced the closure of Pemex Asiste, arguing that state-owned companies should not be used as vehicles for political proselytizing.
Furthermore, the program highlighted the structural inefficiencies of Pemex itself. For decades, the company carried a heavy "fiscal burden," meaning the government taxed it heavily to fund the federal budget, while also expecting it to operate as a business. By adding social program responsibilities to this burden, Pemex’s financial health was further strained. Critics pointed out that a productive state enterprise should perhaps focus on operational efficiency and safety—areas where Pemex historically struggled—rather than acting as a substitute for the Ministry of Social Welfare. The lack of rigorous transparency in how contracts for these social works were awarded also opened the door to corruption and overpricing. pemex asiste
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