E21-Power, Profit, and Bribes.

"The Anatomy of Corruption in Mexico" In this fascinating episode of Lurking in the Mist, we are joined by Estefanía Medina, an accomplished attorney, co-founder of Tohil, and vice-president of the Anti-Corruption Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce of Mexico. With more than 12 years of experience, Estefania recounts her work investigating criminal networks within the government itself. She recounts startling cases in which federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials were involved in bribery, drug trafficking and human trafficking. One shocking case involves a public official who extorted money to return seized drugs, while another uncovers human trafficking crimes perpetrated by agents of an anti-human trafficking unit. Her commitment to justice inspired her to co-found Tohil, a non-profit organization dedicated to strategic anti-corruption litigation. The episode concludes with insights into the intricacies of combating systemic corruption, from verifying the authenticity of documents to identifying the subtle cues that unravel complex criminal schemes.