Between fear, impunity, agency, and the (new) state, or how to think the Mexican predicament?

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Wil G. Pansters

doi:10.32992/erlacs.11436

September 11, 2025European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies | Revista Europea de Estudios Latinoamericanos y del CaribeOpen Access

Between fear, impunity, agency, and the (new) state, or how to think the Mexican predicament?

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The review explores the complexities of the mexican predicament, focusing on state dynamics and social justice.
It discusses themes of fear, impunity, and the search for the disappeared, as presented in three critical works.
Insights from Gallagher, Lomnitz, and Villareal illuminate the role of violence and inequality in shaping Mexican society.
The essay suggests that understanding these issues is crucial for addressing broader societal challenges in Mexico.

Abstract

Book Review Essay by Wil G. Pansters – Bootstrap Justice. The Search for Mexico’s Disappeared, by Janice K. Gallagher, Oxford University Press, 2023. – Sovereignty and Extortion. A New State Form in Mexico, by Claudio Lomnitz, Duke University Press, 2024. – The Two Faces of Fear. Violence and Inequality in the Mexican Metropolis, by Ana Villareal, Oxford University Press, 2024.

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