Technological governance paradigms in Mexico: mixed analysis of structural gaps, institutional correlations and methodological contributions of indicators

Authors

  • Enoc GUTIÉRREZ-PALLARES Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml Author
  • Joel MENDOZA-RUIZ Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml Author
  • Karina GONZÁLEZ-ROLDÁN Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml Author
  • Miguel Y. RAMÍREZ-SÁNCHEZ Universidad Virtual del Estado de Guanajuato image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48082/espacios-a26v47n05-e05

Keywords:

Technological governance, Internet of things, Blockchain, e-government, accountability

Abstract

This study analyzes technological governance paradigms in Mexico (2003–2024) using a sequential mixed-method design. Linear interpolation was applied to biennial data, generating an annual series of 17 observations. Regression results show that the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index is the strongest predictor of corruption perception, confirming a structural paradox: digital expansion does not improve citizen trust but rather deteriorates it. The article proposes methodological tools to strengthen information governance in virtual environments.

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2026-09-30

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