Mexican cartels recruit youth via fake social media jobs

Mexican cartels are increasingly recruiting young people through fake job offers on social media, as revealed by the Teuchitlán case. This involves deceptive tactics and direct recruitment, particularly by groups like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The Teuchitlán ranch, discovered in March, served as a training and extermination center, highlighting the cartels' use of social media to lure recruits. Authorities arrested a commander who allegedly used TikTok to offer false jobs, with those refusing facing death. This recruitment strategy, offering high salaries and training, exploits Mexico's employment insecurity. The government is working to counter this, but experts emphasize the need for family awareness, social media monitoring, and improved cybersecurity.