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Mexico's internal dynamics are deeply entangled with corruption and political indecision. The previous administration's "Fourth Transformation" permitted cartel activities to flourish, with a policy of non-interference allowing pillaging and chaos across regions.
Recent elections hint at a shifting political landscape, with some leaders openly or subtly sympathetic to certain factions. The re-establishment of the federal police and police reforms have proven to be fragile; in many cases, local officials and police forces have been bought or infiltrated by cartels, turning entire municipalities into cartel-protecting zones.