Over the past decade, Mexico has managed to transform its economy, decrease its oil dependency and develop its manufacturing capacity. Between 2012 and 2018, the Mexican government undertook a number of reforms that have helped to foster competition in a number of sectors, notably in the oil and telecommunications industries. Despite this, enforcement of the relatively strong legal and institutional anti-corruption framework remains poor. Corruption is perceived by citizens and businesses alike as one of the main challenges in the country, and its effects have further aggravated the crisis in the judicial system, the failings of the police force and the wave of violence linked to organised crime.