‘The military has been inserted into the economy’: how the army became ubiquitous in Mexican life
‘The military has been inserted into the economy’: how the army became ubiquitous in Mexican life
‘The military has been inserted into the economy’: how the army became ubiquitous in Mexican life
Summary
Mexico’s military has become deeply entrenched in civil life, expanding beyond public security to control infrastructure projects, airports, customs, and even luxury tourism ventures like the Mayan Train.
This trend accelerated under former President López Obrador, who dismantled the federal police and relied on the military for major tasks, bypassing transparency and civilian oversight.
Critics warn the military’s growing power undermines democracy, worsens human rights abuses, and weakens civil institutions.
Current President Claudia Sheinbaum appears poised to continue this militarized governance model, with demilitarization unlikely in the near future.
As much as I don't like it, the federal police proved themselves completely inept at tackling the increased cartel violence and in most cases became complicit in it. At least the Military just shoots the fuckers instead of negotiating with literal terrorists within Mexico.
No, they don't.
Yeah, it's a cultural problem.
Until Mexican culture stops valuing gangbanging as much as it does, its people will continue to suffer because of gangs.
Uh what the actual fuck? the PEOPLE of Mexico do not "value" gangbanging. your perception of Mexico has been twisted by American news and propaganda. The gangs are about control and money, that is all. The PEOPLE of Mexico hate the cartels as much as anyone else.
This is giving "all inner city black folks are in a gang" vibes