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US Ramping up Efforts to Tackle Mexican Corruption Linked to Cartels
U.S. officials say the campaign could expand beyond visa revocations to indictments in federal court as Mexico faces cartel-linked corruption.
- U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson signaled a major anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican politicians while visiting Sinaloa state last week, warning the U.S. intends to address governance issues to secure financial stability for the country of 133 million.
- Johnson delivered the message at a groundbreaking ceremony near Los Mochis on Thursday for the $3.3 billion Pacifico Mexinol facility, noting the U.S.-Mexico trade pact requires both governments to criminalize bribery.
- The State Department has revoked visas of several Morena lawmakers, including Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya, amid allegations of cartel links, while prosecutors could use informants like Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán for future indictments.
- During her Friday news conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum laughed when asked about the remarks, stating, "That's exactly what we're working on," as the administration navigates pressure from its political base.
- This potential crackdown could complicate the upcoming review of the North American free-trade pact; Sheinbaum must walk a fine line between placating President Donald Trump and maintaining support from her Morena bloc.
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U.S. Ambassador Hints at Major Anti-Corruption Push Targeting Mexican Politicians: 'We May Soon See Significant Action'
"Corruption doesn't just slow progress, it distorts it" added Ronald Johnson, adding that it "raises costs, weakens competition, and erodes the trust that markets depend on"
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Trump's government prepares to campaign anti-corruption against Mexican officials allegedly linked to the crime, according to Los Angeles Times.
U.S. Ambassador Johnson signals a Trump administration anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime.
• Washington analyzes possible investigations against Mexican officials linked to organized crime• Declarations by Ambassador Ronald Johnson point to measures beyond visa cancellation• Sheinbaum demands evidence and rejects baseless accusations Possible diplomatic investigations and warnings The U.S. government evaluates initiating investigations against Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime, according to reports broadcast in int…
The United States would be moving towards an anti-corruption campaign against Mexican officials. Or, at least, this was revealed by sources close to the issue to the Los Angeles Times—which has revealed important information about relations between the United States and Mexico, for example, in the case of CIA agents. All this information came from the visit of the United States ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson to Sinaloa, where he participate…
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