Corruption and Mexican Political Culture

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Mexicans are not harmed by nature and culture. Corruption comes mainly from two aspects: (1) a greedy political system designed to manage and serve the interests of political bureaucrats; (2) laws aimed at giving unusual discretion to the same bureaucracy And complexity and ambiguity of rules. Awkward rules and arbitrary power make it difficult for ordinary citizens to live In this case, corruption is a reasonable reaction to avoid endless problems in daily life. In the case of clear rules like the export and import of liberalization in 1985 there is little corruption. Liberalization of imports has reduced the economic sector and the Ministry of Economy has changed from more than 30,000 employees to less than 3,000 people; if bureaucrats consider it appropriate, corruption unless the rules are explained or applied It will disappear.

It is a mistaken trend to condemn Mexican corruption by returning to Spain for conquest. This is a theory of primitive sin, following the creation of a "corrupt culture" between the royal authorities and the local rulers. And as a symbol of HernánCortés' famous phrase "obey, but do not obey" is the country of Mexico. A symbol of culture - also called George Washington, let him acknowledge that he cut a cherry tree. However, to blame Mexico's current problems for such ancient history can not be subject to rigorous scrutiny. Discussion about buying and selling political articles, political support of friends, theft, etc - Spreading corruption in Spain's new colony - similar to the situation in your Italy or Chile. However, Italy, Chile, Britain have no problems with Mexico. Other things that happened since Spain's conquest can explain the difference

Screen world with inaccurate and persistent culture: Mexicans and Mexicans in showrooms take a nap on the sidewalk; Mexicans eat only three staple foods including Chile, tacos and white wine; Hispanic Inevitably seek Anglo political and social guidance, acceptance, and "enlightenment". (P. Xiv) Garcia Berumen is drawn in the image of these predictable and permanent waiter, gang, Latin lover, prostitute, gang member, drug dealer - people are often not thinkable on their own - I believe in negative stereotypes and are now the most devastating. They did not offer a positive example for young Tikano and Hispanic who crave America's dream. An important element of this dream is to be educated and succeed