Published onJune 3, 2026Kidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?extortionluisofficerssaidcrimemexicomostcasesIt was about 11pm and Luis* was about to get into an Uber to go home when the police car pulled up. One of the officers produced two plastic bags with what looked like drugs: one contained some sort...