Donald Trump recently delayed tariffs on Mexico, a relief amid rising tensions. However, his administration's accusation of a detrimental alliance between the Mexican government and organized crime sparked outrage. Experts argue this portrayal oversimplifies the corruption issues, highlighting that organized crime sometimes collaborates with the state but does not equate to an outright alliance. Corruption mainly exists at municipal levels where criminal groups maintain deals with local authorities. Furthermore, high-profile corruption cases cannot single-handedly represent an alliance, as the relationship between the two is complex and nuanced.
Corruption is most prevalent at a municipal level, which is both the least protected layer of the state and where criminal groups seek deals with authorities.
The Trump administration's vague accusation of an intolerable alliance between Mexico's government and organised crime misses the mark, as experts clarify.
Those who say Mexico's government is allied with organised crime are lying, or simply do not know or understand Mexico, says political scientist Carlos Perez Ricart.
Sometimes organised crime works with the state; sometimes it fights it. Sometimes they just exist side by side, illustrating a complex relationship.
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