SECURITYJul 29 · 17:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKSAndrew Ivey

How Mexico Locked In Its Militarized Police State

In 2021, Andrew Ivey warned Mexico was heading toward a militarization trap. In 2024, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passed a constitutional reform placing the National Guard under military control, supported by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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