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Weekly Report - 31 July 2025 (WR-25-30)
MEXICO: Extortion in the spotlight
Authorities in Mexico’s eastern state of Veracruz have confirmed the arrest of a third person in relation to the kidnapping of a retired teacher and taxi driver, who was found dead on 24 July. The case of Irma Hernández Cruz, who was kidnapped by a criminal group after apparently refusing to make an extortion payment, has shone a light on the problem of extortion in Veracruz and across Mexico. While the federal government led by President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to address the issue, launching a national strategy against extortion on 6 July [WR-25-27], the political opposition has stated the incident is a reflection of the failure of the ruling left-wing Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena) to tackle extortion and insecurity more widely.
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