Essay On Extortion In Mexico

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Reported incidents of kidnapping and extortion in Mexico increased in January 2014 when compared to the previous month. Increases in extortion and kidnapping in the first month of 2014 follow reports indicating that in 2013, Mexico recorded its highest totals for these crimes in 17 years. Spokespersons for the federal government have attempted to downplay the data, claiming that it represents better crime reporting. However, the reported growth in extortion and kidnapping is more likely a reflection of federal, state, and local authorities’ inability to address Mexico’s growing gang threat. In the near future, political discord and posturing could prevent authorities from enacting credible solutions to this problem.

During his presidential campaign, President Enrique Pena Nieto promised to implement anti-crime strategies to combat extortion and kidnapping. He planned to reduce emphasis on counternarcotics operations and divert resources to address these crimes, thought to more heavily affect the general public. Pena Nieto did take some steps to fulfill his commitments, such as the ...

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