Truck Hijacking Is A Serious Risk In Mexico
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is struggling to reduce violent crime. Security issues are a major problem for companies looking to ship goods through central Mexico. During 2022, Ford, Danone, and drone-maker DJI have all reported cargo hijacking incidents in Mexico. Between 2015 and the mid-way point of 2022, Mexico recorded 61,806 violent truck cargo robberies. The official statistics likely significantly undercount the true incidence of violent truck cargo