Over 32 businesses daily were affected by extortion in Mexico during the first quarter of 2026, according to Coparmex. A staggering 97% of these crimes go unreported, largely due to fear of retaliation and distrust in authorities, with Morelos, Tabasco, and Zacatecas showing particularly concerning levels.

Coparmex afirma que 97% de las extorsiones no se denuncian por miedo a represalias y desconfianza a las autoridades; Morelos, Tabasco y Zacatecas muestran niveles preocupantes, alerta