以下文章来源于霞光社 ，作者李小天 洋紫 霞光社 . 赋能企业全球化 在20世纪初，美国开始禁毒，在大规模打击下，毒品种植与生产渐渐隐匿。而墨西哥，作为美国经 济后花园，长期仰赖美国市场需求，其经济模式与美国有极强互补性。巨额利润引诱着无数墨西哥人 趋利而动、铤而走险，通过人肉携带、车辆夹层、地下隧道等方式，跨越 3169 公里的美墨边境线， 将毒品运送到美国。 一百余年来，墨西哥沦为制作、贩卖与走私毒品的魔窟，屡禁不止的毒品产业链，也成为犯罪、贪腐 滋生的温床。 如今，毒品已经吸附在墨西哥社会的每层肌理、每个细胞内。 墨西哥Televisa电视台曾经播放过这样一个视频：在锡那罗亚 （Sinaloa） 山区的一个简陋实验室 里，两个戴着乳胶手套的十几岁男孩坐在一张堆满芬太尼粉末的桌子旁，他们说，他们每周装2.1万 粒胶囊，工资约为330美元。毒品通过"骡子"——通常是美国女性——从那里越过陆地边境运输，而 有些是用私人飞机运过来的。儿童、女性，都成为当地毒品产业链上的一环。数据显示，墨西哥贩毒 集团约有17.5万人，其规模已超越墨西哥国家石油公司Pemex、连锁便利店Oxxo等企业，是本国第 五大雇主。 20 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the complex duality of Mexico as both a hub for drug trafficking and a burgeoning market for business opportunities, highlighting the challenges and prospects for companies operating in the region [5][8][12]. Group 1: Drug Trafficking and Its Impact - Mexico has become a significant player in the global drug trade, with an estimated 477 million people in the U.S. having used illegal drugs in the past month, representing 16.8% of the population aged 12 and older [9]. - The drug trade has deeply infiltrated Mexican society, with approximately 175,000 individuals involved in drug trafficking, making it the fifth-largest employer in the country, surpassing major corporations like Pemex and Oxxo [11]. - The ongoing violence and corruption associated with drug trafficking have led to a high number of disappearances, with around 100,000 people reported missing annually, often linked to gang violence [43][10]. Group 2: Business Environment and Opportunities - Despite the challenges posed by drug-related violence, Mexico is viewed as a critical node in global supply chains and a key market for Chinese companies looking to enter the U.S. market [15][30]. - The Mexican market is characterized by a young population and a growing e-commerce sector, with a GDP ranking 11th globally and a per capita GDP of $13,987, which is higher than China's [30]. - Companies are increasingly adapting to the local business culture, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and understanding local practices to succeed in the market [36][40]. Group 3: Security and Operational Challenges - Security remains a significant concern for businesses, with reports of corruption within law enforcement and the need for companies to invest in security measures to protect their assets and personnel [28][29]. - The operational landscape is complicated by labor laws that require compliance with local regulations, which can be stringent and subject to selective enforcement [29][30]. - Companies must navigate a complex environment where relationships with local authorities can influence business operations, often requiring financial investments to ensure compliance and avoid penalties [29][30].

北大西语系毕业生，终成游走于墨西哥毒枭帮派间的"绝命毒师"。 10月22日，古巴政府宣布在一场跨国追缉行动中，逮捕了一名贩毒集团核心成员张智栋。据媒体报道，张智栋中学就读于北京北大附中，大学在北京大学 学习西班牙语。有自称其同学的人士在社交媒体上透露，张毕业后去了墨西哥并娶当地女子为妻，已加入墨西哥籍。 而美国检方在法庭文件中，指控张智栋参与贩毒的生产、运输、洗钱等多个环节，他通过陆路和空路等渠道，将可卡因和芬太尼走私进入美国境内，在全 美各地经营着多处毒品藏匿处。除了美国外，他的贩毒网络触角还遍布美洲、亚洲、欧洲等全球各地，这位神秘的毒枭也使用各种身份和假护照，在美 洲、亚洲和欧洲之间秘密行动。 贩毒集团核心成员张智栋被逮捕 此事一出，立即引发国内出海圈热议。北大学霸另类的"学以致用"，也让我们对墨西哥这一遥遥万里外的陌生远邦，顿生好奇。 "它距离美国太近，却离天堂太远"，是人们常用来感慨墨西哥的一句话。 墨西哥，孕育了源远流长的玛雅文明，资源禀赋得天独厚，素来有"白银之国"之称。而它所毗邻的美国，是全球第一大经济体，同时也是全球最大的毒品 消费国。截至2023年，美国 12 岁及以上人群中，有 4770 ...