My Wife's family (dad side) from Ciudad Victoria in the state of Tamaulipas no way in hell would she go near their (her words) She use to fly down there once a year but stopped 3 years ago because of the violence. last time she was there she seen prohibido el paso tape (crime scene tape) all over the place.
Mexico has great natural resources and a willing work force . They have infrastructure better than any place in Central America. They should have very high standards of living there . But they will not do what it takes . This is a lesson one can take to a personal level . If anyone comes to You with a corrupt idea or plan to make $$ shut them down quick . Fighting corruption starts at ground level not complaining about Politicians at high levels . If You want to fix politics run for office but You have to fix Yourself first or You become part of the problem.
Point being Mexico is corrupt at every level .