Experts have raised alarms in the Senate regarding the vulnerability of minors on digital platforms, particularly TikTok, where 100 accounts operated by criminal organizations have been discovered for the purpose of recruitment. This concerning pattern highlights the ease with which these groups target children aged seven to seventeen, exploiting their presence on social media for illicit purposes. More than half of the identified accounts are associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a prominent criminal organization in Mexico.

During the "Digital Rights Week" organized by Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas from the Movimiento Ciudadano party, researcher Alejandra Jiménez Arias Vázquez presented findings that underscore the urgent need for protective measures. The study indicates that digital environments remain perilous for young users, particularly given the capabilities of criminal groups to seamlessly navigate these platforms. The monitoring began after the discovery of the Rancho Izaguirre incident in April of the previous year, which shed light on organized recruitment practices in the nation.

The implications of these findings are dire, signaling a critical period for lawmakers and digital platform providers to take action against the exploitation of minors online. As the influence of social media continues to grow, especially among younger populations, it becomes imperative to implement regulations that safeguard these vulnerable users from harmful encounters with criminal elements. Policymakers are now faced with the challenge of balancing digital freedom with the protection of minors from predation online.