Coverage of corruption in Mexico, including political scandals, bribery cases, embezzlement, and the systemic graft that undermines public institutions. Reports on investigations, trials, and reform efforts.
Cancún
Two of them just got fired for doing the exact opposite — caught on their own body cameras carrying portable card terminals and shaking tourists down for cash.
Pemex
Víctor Rodríguez Padilla reported 1.94 million pesos in salary for 2025, roughly ,000 USD, while President Claudia Sheinbaum reported 1.79 million. Mexico's constitution explicitly says no public servant can earn more than the president.
Puerto Vallarta
Hector makes his choice. Three Kings Day arrives. A man eats rosca on the Malecon and tastes only bread.
Puerto Vallarta
An auditor from Guadalajara arrives. She has all the invoices. She knows about the markup. Hector has days to decide.
Puerto Vallarta
Arturo Mondragon visits Hector in his office. He leaves a business card for a private surgeon. The choice is no longer abstract.
Puerto Vallarta
A 5.5 million peso invoice for Three Kings Day pastries lands on a city treasurers desk. The vendor is the mayors brother.