1. Criminal Corporations, Energy and Civil War in Mexico
LOS ZETAS INC:
Criminal Corporations, Energy and Civil War in Mexico
Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government The Wilson Center February 13, 2018 Washington, DC

2. LOS ZETAS INC. A Transnational Criminal Corporation A Modern Civil War
Mexico’s Energy Sector
Los Zetas and Three Successful Corporate Models

3. LA COMPAÑÍA:
The CDG and Los Zetas

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5. Extortion, kidnapping, etc.
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Drug trafficking
Extortion, kidnapping, etc.
Hydrocarbons’ theft
Human trafficking
Migrant smuggling

6. Three Successful Corporate Models
Exxon Mobil Corp.: Transnational corporation with multiple subsidiaries
Halliburton Co.: Multiple holding companies and oilfield services
Academi (Blackwater) and Constellis: Transnational security services

7. Transnational corporation with multiple subsidiaries
Exxon Mobil Corp.:
Transnational corporation with multiple subsidiaries

8. Multiple holding companies and oilfield services
Halliburton Co.:
Multiple holding companies and oilfield services

9. Academi (Blackwater) and Constellis: Transnational security services

10. WHO WE ARE
We are the leading provider of risk management, humanitarian, social intelligence, training and operational support services to government and commercial clients throughout the world. Constellis combines the legacy capabilities and experience of ACADEMI, Triple Canopy, Olive Group, Centerra, OMNIPLEX, TDI, AMK9, Edinburgh International, Strategic Social and all of their affiliates. This consolidation of companies under the Constellis name allows our clients to rely on a single partner and project experience that spans the globe. At Constellis, our number one mission is to secure success for our customers. Our forward-thinking solutions span a broad range of synergistic services, including background investigations, social intelligence tools, advanced training capabilities, logistics and life support, UAV systems, global tracking technology, fire protection and medical services, information security and crisis response mitigation. Constellis leverages our employees’ unparalleled dedication and passion for creating a safer world while upholding the highest standards of compliance, quality and integrity. With a global network of partners and resources, next generation technology platforms and local, in-depth market expertise, we deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions to support rapidly changing and emerging client needs. Currently, Constellis employs more than 20,000 personnel in over 45 countries in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

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The present analysis does not suggest causation, intentionality, nor a conspiracy by transnational energy and security companies with the aim of generating a chaotic situation in Mexico that would end up furthering their corporate interests. Any similarity between the Zetas business model and these corporations is merely coincidental.

14. Or who will potentially benefit?
Who benefits?
Or who will potentially benefit?
Corporate actors in the energy sector
Transnational financial companies
Private security firms (including private prison companies)
The U.S. border-security/military- industrial complex

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