Corruption and Extortion in Mexico
A former Mexican state official colluded with the Gulf Cartel to extort a group of businessmen in Reynosa, Tamaulipas by luring them to a restaurant under false pretenses of government aid, then demanding extortion fees. The businessmen were threatened with violence if they did not comply.
Key Points
- Former state official worked with Gulf Cartel to lure businessmen to a meeting under false pretenses
- Businessmen were threatened with violence and demanded to pay extortion fees
- Government officials in other cities have been collaborating with cartels for similar extortion schemes
Cons
- Businessmen were extorted and threatened with violence by the Gulf Cartel
- Corruption and collusion between government officials and criminal organizations