2 papers
econ.EM2024
Causes and Electoral Consequences of Political Assassinations: The Role of Organized Crime in Mexico
Roxana Gutiérrez-Romero, Nayely Iturbe
Mexico has experienced a notable surge in assassinations of political candidates and mayors. This article argues that these killings are largely driven by organized crime, aiming t…
econ.EM2024
Femicide Laws, Unilateral Divorce, and Abortion Decriminalization Fail to Stop Women from Being Killed in Mexico
Roxana Gutiérrez-Romero
This paper evaluates the effectiveness of femicide laws in combating gender-based killings of women, a major cause of premature female mortality. Focusing on Mexico, a pioneer in a…