You seem to be right
. No a single interceptor / sidewinder to be found. A few aging F5 have been retired / grounded.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexica...rent_inventory
A huge country with 120 mln people & (official) $1200B GPD.
If you have money, buy a 40 yr old BAE125 /G II in the US & nobody can catch you.
And it's happening on a big scale.
Obviously I don't understand / know. Is it blocked / frustrated by interest groups?
A democratic state like Mexico should be sovereign in their air space.
Get them some F16 / M2000 / Mig29s and radar stations..
I know, far too simple / complicated.