How Mexican Citizens Have Confronted Organized Crime
Abstract
This article examines the multifaceted responses of Mexican civil society to rising organized crime and violence, with diverse strategies ranging from nonviolent protests and victim collectives to self-defense groups and communal policing. Citizens face threats from criminal organizations and corrupt state authorities, the transformation of organized crime, and the limitations of the effectiveness of civil society mobilization. A unified and resilient civil society is needed to combat the pervasive influence of organized crime and achieve sustainable justice and security.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crime
Illicit Activities
and Governance
Politics and Society in Latin America
Latin American socio-political dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Current History
- Volume
- 125
- Issue
- 868
- Pages
- 64–69
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN