Why Mexico Is Eliminating Independent Watchdog Agencies

Why Mexico Is Eliminating Independent Watchdog Agencies

As much as I adore Mexico and visit often, I fear I will never fully understand the political process. One item that seems blatantly apparent in the article is that the claim of saving US$5 billion is a fairy tale.

"But Jorge Cano, an economist and public finances analyst at Mexico Evaluates, a public policy research group, said that Morena’s estimates of $5 billion savings are 'beyond the realm of reality.'

Mr. Cano’s group said that the seven agencies received $238 million this year from the government, representing only about 0.06 percent of Mexico’s annual federal budget."

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