Meanwhile, the "carrot" arrived on time.
In the towns that cooperated earlier and were designated as "Safe Zones," convoys transporting supplies from Mexico were endless.
Flour, corn, cooking oil, medicine, and even fresh fruits and coffee from Mexico—these scarce resources during wartime and blockades were distributed openly and in large quantities.
Though far from abundant, they were enough to sustain basic survival, holding an irresistible appeal for many ordinary families ravaged by war.
More ruthlessly, the Mexican authorities announced the trial implementation of a simple healthcare plan in several major cities and "Model Counties."
