Otnox Radar, episode 23: Mexico cites MXN70bn medicine savings as Latvia punishes cartel

Otnox Radar, episode 23. Faster buying, tighter scrutiny, or both? 10 procurement signals across North America, Latin America, Africa, Oceania and Europe. • Mexico says medicine buying saved nearly MXN70bn. The source points to direct purchases and new tenders. • Latvia found a cartel affecting at least 13 public procurements. Suppliers should watch enforcement risk in routine service buying. • Lithuania moved to speed defence procurement procedures. Shorter cycles can raise the value of early bid readiness. • Tallinn dropped its Olympic pool concession tender after a complaint. Bidders now need to watch for a reset, not an award. Every item comes from a public source, with the link on the episode page.