Mexico is losing its battle with the cartels after years of flawed strategy
Abstract
Crime is deeply entrenched in Mexico. The Global Organized Crime Index, a tool designed to measure levels of organised crime in a country, places Mexico third out of 193 nations in terms of criminality. At the core of Mexico’s struggle with organised crime is its network of powerful drug cartels
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crime
Illicit Activities
and Governance
Latin American Literature Studies
Criminal Law and Policy
Publication details
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN