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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-08

Oaxaca Business Owners Report Rise in Extortion and Protection Rackets

Business owners in Oaxaca are alarmed by an increase in extortion and 'cobro de piso' (protection rackets), with most calls originating from prisons, demanding greater state security.

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