With every passing year, Mexico sinks deeper into the grips of the narcos. What was once peaceful, promising terrain for Canadian juniors is now tricky territory, fraught with hidden dangers. The cartels’ influence lurks just below the surface. So why remain in Mexico when there are safer and more stable jurisdictions elsewhere?

What was once a promising destination for uranium development has become a high-risk zone, where political instability and foreign military influence now jeopardize foreign investment and the long-term viability of mining projects.