Bobby Pulido, the Democratic candidate for Texas' 15th Congressional District, said Monday that he has no health insurance and has gone to Mexico for health care.
He made the admission during an hour-long virtual discussion with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, according to Border Report. Council President and CEO Javier Palomerez led the conversation, which covered the economy, energy diversification, Rio Grande Valley water needs and immigration raids by ICE officers.
"I'm embarrassed to tell you that I've had to go to Mexico for my health care," Pulido said. "I live in the richest country in the world." He then set the president's military budget request against the lack of affordable health care for Americans. Pulido lives in Edinburg and has a home in Mexico.
Pulido says the economies of northern Mexico and South Texas are tied together, and he credits immigrants with building the Valley's economy. He said families came north years ago to escape cartel violence, then invested in local businesses and brought equity with them. Now, he said, those families are terrified. The raids leave businesses short on workers and some workers detained.
Common questions
Does Bobby Pulido have health insurance?
- No. Bobby Pulido, the Democratic candidate for Texas' 15th Congressional District, said Monday that he has no health insurance. He said he has gone to Mexico for health care and called himself embarrassed to admit it, noting he lives in the richest country in the world.
Where did Pulido talk about going to Mexico for health care?
- Pulido spoke during an hour-long virtual discussion with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, according to Border Report. Council President and CEO Javier Palomerez led the conversation, which also covered the economy, energy diversification, Rio Grande Valley water needs and immigration raids by ICE officers.
Where does Bobby Pulido live?
- Pulido lives in Edinburg and also has a home in Mexico, according to the article. He is the Democratic candidate for Texas' 15th Congressional District. He said Monday that he has no health insurance and has gone to Mexico for health care.
