Nobody pays like the cartels it is said. And they have a reputation of "making an offer which cannot be refused" as well. (Maybe cartel bosses saw "The Godfather" like everyone else?)
For those reasons I would imagine it might be exceedingly difficult to find help you can really trust. Guards, mechanics, government officials... All potentially on an illicit payroll. Nope, wouldn't even consider flying *Mexican politicians!
*Mexican Politician or candidate should perhaps be considered for inclusion in "World's most Dangerous Jobs?