Gabrijela Ruiz

Gabrijela Ruiz is a youth expert at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, who has been vocal about the plight of children recruited by Mexican drug cartels. She emphasizes the tragic reality that these children are often treated as disposable resources by the cartels, leading to a life filled with violence and a high risk of death. Ruiz's work highlights the urgent need for effective policies and interventions to protect vulnerable youth from falling into the clutches of organized crime.