Mexican cartels are diversifying business beyond drugs. Here's where they are profiting
Mexican cartels are diversifying business beyond drugs. Here's where they are profiting
www.usatoday.com Mexican cartels are diversifying business beyond drugs. Here's where they are profiting
The cartels' reach extends into many parts of Mexico's economy, from food production to fuel.
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TLDR: Mostly extortion via "protection" fees for various businesses. Also, illegal taps into fuel pipelines and then selling the fuel on the black market.
38 0 ReplyPlease tell me it's healthcare. They could probably afford top notch medical services at super affordable prices and still make a hell of a profit.
13 1 ReplyUnlike the U.S., Mexico has universal healthcare.
Maybe if they broke into the American healthcare market...
10 0 ReplyThat is until they realise the real money is in pharmaceuticals and insurance.
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