This increase in violence cannot be solely blamed on failed operations or a lack of police training. It involves a more complex set of factors, including corruption and institutional capture. Organized crime not only attacks but also infiltrates political power.

What happens in Mexico will resonate throughout Latin America. If the reform succeeds and ushers in a judicial system subordinated to political power or electoral whims, it could open the door to a new wave of authoritarianism disguised as popular participation. As regional history has shown, when justice becomes hostage to politics, rights are always the first to lose.

Washington prioritizes bilateral agreements over multilateral organizations, places economic sovereignty above global stability.