Mexico's Cattle Scandal: Billions Lost, Ranchers Betrayed

Millions Wasted: Mexico's Failed Cattle Program Exposes Corruption Mexico City – A government program intended to boost the country's cattle industry has instead resulted in a massive financial loss and widespread hardship for farmers. Launched in 2019 as "Crédito Ganadero a la Palabra," the initiative promised to provide livestock loans, but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The program allocated 4 billion pesos, but the money appears to have been misappropriated. Ranchers who participated in the program report receiving old, sick animals, rendering their investment worthless. "It was all lies," said one anonymous rancher interviewed in the Azteca Noticias report. "The government just gave us sick animals and empty promises." The video also highlights the case of David Monreal, the program's former coordinator, who is accused of corruption. The Association of Cattle Ranchers of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec filed a formal complaint, but their legal efforts have been unsuccessful. Tragically, the association's leader was assassinated in 2023, adding a layer of violence and intimidation to this already dire situation. The failure of "Crédito Ganadero a la Palabra" underscores the challenges of combating corruption and the need for greater transparency and accountability in government programs. The devastating impact on the lives of Mexican farmers serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of corruption.