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Mexico - March 2023
Introduction
This March 2023 issue of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins with reports that public transport drivers in southern Mexico – and Chiapas state in particular – have fallen victim to extortion from Central American street gangs. This has prompted speculation that the crackdowns that some Central American governments are waging on such gangs are potentially driving gang-related crime in Mexico, as this piece explores.
- Introduction
- Maras in Mexico
- Corruption looms large
- Concerns rise over missing anti-mining activists
- Renewed concerns over nationalisation of lithium reserves
- Local airlines face tough times
- Much to be done to improve public spending accountability
- Women’s labour participation remains poor
- Economic Highlights