The rise of organized crime in Mexico has left deep scars on society, especially affecting vulnerable groups such as children and adolescents. Poverty, school dropout, and lack of opportunities make these minors easy targets for criminal organizations. Addressing this phenomenon requires immediate action through legal, social, and political means. Recruitment […]
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Forced Displacement and Socioeconomic Impact in Chiapas: Between Paramilitarism and Organized Crime
IntroductionChiapas faces a complex social, economic, and political crisis, exacerbated by the dismantling of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) and the emergence of new armed groups and paramilitary structures. Among these are organizations like the UGOGCP (formerly Paz y Justicia) and the so-called Kármicos, which are actively involved […]
García Luna Case: A Symbol of Structural Collusion and the Commodification of Crime.
The Alliance between Crime and PoliticsThe growth of organized crime in Mexico has been intrinsically linked to political corruption. Since the early days of drug trafficking, cartels have sought protection within the state apparatus, creating a symbiotic relationship between criminal power and public officials. Genaro García Luna, who held prominent […]
The Fall of Genaro García Luna
Genaro García Luna, once Mexico’s top security official, played a key role in the war on drugs during President Felipe Calderón’s term. However, his image as a crime-fighter shattered when evidence surfaced that he had collaborated with the Sinaloa Cartel. García Luna allegedly accepted millions in bribes from the cartel […]
The Fall of Genaro García Luna: Corruption, Betrayal, and the Sinaloa Cartel
Genaro García Luna: The Fall of Mexico’s Security Czar and His Alleged Ties to the Sinaloa Cartel Genaro García Luna was a key figure in Mexico’s public security strategy, leading the war on drug trafficking during Felipe Calderón’s presidency (2006-2012). However, the former Public Security Secretary fell from grace when […]
Los Ardillos. Their power is backed by deep political connections.
Los Ardillos Cartel: Drug Trafficking, Violence, and Political Influence in Guerrero
Ardillos: Between Poppy, Marijuana, and Political Power in Guerrero The mountains of Guerrero, one of Mexico’s most conflict-ridden regions, have witnessed how organized crime has tightened its grip on the production of poppy and marijuana. At the center of this criminal web is the Los Ardillos cartel, a group that, […]
