There's a lot of X-paits in the Rio Dulce bringing a good standard of living to the area. I believe the local authorities feel it's a good thing and don't want to loose it.
They don't need to go through the same process as in first world countries. Easier to cut to the chase to take care of the problem.
On guns,,, we'd have our stainless mini 14 with the 20 round clip aboard if I wasn't so paranoid of going to jail.