Mexican bishops express concern over food price hike

Published: 2007-01-18

MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- The Mexican bishops' conference has expressed concern over the rise in the cost of basic food products. "Sufficient, affordable food is an unalienable human right," said the bishops Jan. 17. This right implies a commitment to produce and offer food at prices that are affordable for people in the poorest regions of the country, the bishops said. Price manipulation is unjustifiable and "a crime before God and people," they said, calling the act unethical and a "social sin." The bishops urged the government and Mexican society to react boldly and quickly against any unfair price gouging and illegal monopolistic practices. Mexicans have been protesting the recent hike in the price of milk, corn flour and other food staples.

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