Organ trafficking, sustained by deceit and inequality, reveals an extreme form of human trafficking that challenges ethics and the capacity for response in Latin America.

The rise of organized crime in Latin America threatens not only security, but the very foundations of human development and democracy in the region.

For decades, drug cartels have wielded profound political influence in Latin America. With the evolution and diversification of new illicit markets that move trillions of dollars, the corrupting capacity of criminal networks challenges the survival of democratic institutions.

In the digital age, criminal gangs have found TikTok to be a powerful tool for seduction, appealing to emotions and symbols to recruit young people.

Although the current administration has shown a willingness to acknowledge the problem, since the previous administration, in which there were no meetings with the mothers or collectives, the official narrative has been responsible for minimizing the tragedy.

Regulatory frameworks and international cooperation must be strengthened to effectively combat these threats to Latin America's economic and social stability.