‘El Limones’ and the growing union disguise of Mexican organized crime

Pablo Ferri — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:46:28 GMT

The year is drawing to a close at an interesting time for Mexico, as both the government and organized crime try to strengthen their positions ahead of the midpoint of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s term. The executive branch is rapidly accumulating power, thanks to key changes at the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the groundwork laid in previous months, primarily the National Intelligence Center (CNI) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) of the Ministry of Finance. However, the challenge is immense. Criminals and gangs are increasingly sophisticated in their disguises and protections, while simultaneously strengthening their connections to those in power. Now, criminal organizations are masquerading as unions or using legitimate organizations to exploit the legal economy, leaving citizens and business owners in precarious situations.

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‘El Limones’ and the growing union disguise of Mexican organized crime