The recent developments in Mexico are directly affecting corporate operations, investment stability and the legal and financial exposure faced by businesses operating in or connected to the region.
In a piece published by the Dow Jones Risk Journal, Managing Director Joseph Thompson writes about cartel destabilization and the new corporate risk landscape in Mexico after the operation against El Mencho. According to Joe: “Leadership targeting frequently produces fragmentation rather than immediate stabilization. Companies operating in affected regions may encounter contractor intimidation, cargo delays, localized extortion pressures, or unanticipated work stoppages—all emerging without advance warning.”
What due diligence and compliance questions does this pose? Read the full article to find out.