The Informant State: Mexico's Leaders Torn Between Loyalty and Self Preservation The recent revelation that Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar offered to become an FBI informant has sent shockwaves through Mexico.
Del Pilar joins a growing list of current and former Mexican officials who have made similar overtures in the hopes of avoiding extradition or reducing their sentences.
This development raises questions about the true nature of Mexico's relationship with its northern neighbor, particularly under the Trump administration. Since President Trump took office, U. S.