Researcher at Centro de Investigación y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social (CIESAS, Guadalajara).

March 27, 2025

Analysis

Militarized Capitalism

War and economy in Mexico

Under López Obrador, the Mexican state granted the military a primary role in business—in civilian functions such as constructing public infrastructure and transportation. As a result, Mexico’s executive branch has become more dependent on the military than ever before. Will…