According to the Colombian Ombudsman's Office, 409 children and teenagers were recruited by armed groups in 2024.

Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels are recruiting former Colombian soldiers, prompting Mexican authorities to turn away ...

Pressure from the Trump administration and the higher higher street value of cocaine and other drugs in Europe may be forcing ...

It is not clear how these numbers have changed over time, though experts say child recruits are getting younger. A Mexican government report into the cartel recruitment of children published last year ...

It is not clear how these numbers have changed over time, though experts say child recruits are getting younger. A Mexican government report into the cartel recruitment of children published last ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of International Labor Affairs, an estimated 30,000 children are involved in criminal groups in Mexico ...