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Cause for Murder

Photo Forum: Human Rights and Corruption in Mexico


Protection Against Corruption

A Mexico City policeman stands with his lips sewn together as a protest against corruption in city law enforcement agencies. In a May 2002 clean-up effort, Mexico City motorcycle patrolmen were sent back to the police academy for classes in anti-corruption and trained in how to turn down bribes. But in a city where salaries for policemen are as low as $410 a month, even the director of the police academy admits the temptation to accept bribes remains high.


Protection Against Corruption
 Henry Romero/Reuters

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