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news El Financiero 2026-05-20

Sanctioning Contractors Isn't Enough to Curb Government Corruption

Mexico's anti-corruption secretariat has sanctioned 32 contractors and suppliers in early 2026, primarily for submitting false information. However, questions remain about the effectiveness of these sanctions in changing behavior and addressing the root causes of corruption in government procurement.

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