Corrupt to the Core: The Fitness of a Nation on Trial The indictment of ten Mexican government officials, including a governor and a mayor, on corruption charges is a stark reminder that the rot runs deep in Mexico's institutions.
These individuals are accused of taking bribes to facilitate the Sinaloa Cartel's smuggling operations, with one official facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
The connection between government corruption and physical fitness may seem tenuous at best, but it speaks to a broader issue of accountability and the corrosive effects of power on institutions.