Is Mexico’s government actually functionally “in charge” anywhere in Mexico? Or is it all cartels calling the shots on every important decision there? I don’t ever seem to read about the government going after the cartels there in any meaningful way, I wonder if the governments elected in Mexico just quietly do what the cartels allow them to and get to live, while pretending that are in charge?
I’ve heard for a long time now that it is not safe to drive an car into and around in Mexico, even a rental. It will be stolen and you will have to pay a bribe at the local police station to get it back, that is, if it is not kept and sold elsewhere or chopped for parts. Is there truth to this?
The Forbes dynasty got their start in the opium trade.
Yeah it is but only if it’s not a ratty, dumpy car. There’s a reason I drive around in a barely running, broken headlight, faded paint 2004 accord in Matamoros. The bribe to get your car back is usually between 2000 to 5000 pesos. Maybe more if it’s a nice car. It’s really up to the transition and how much money he wants
Kind of like the Republican party.
“I’ve heard for a long time now that it is not safe to drive an car into and around in Mexico, even a rental.”
I was in south Texas on a business trip. Rented a Ram pick up truck. I had to sign a statement that I would not take the truck into Mexico. Rental company said not because it might be stolen, but because IT WOULD BE stolen.
“...Is Mexico’s government actually functionally “in charge”
anywhere in Mexico? Or is it all cartels calling the shots...”
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Mexico’s government and the cartels are one-in-the-same.