José Manuel Valenzuela

José Manuel Valenzuela is a sociologist from the Colegio de la Frontera Norte (Colef) based in Tijuana, Mexico. He has focused his research on the social realities of youth in Mexico, particularly regarding the impact of drug trafficking on their lives. Valenzuela has highlighted how the lack of viable life projects has made the narco lifestyle an appealing option for many young people, illustrating a broader societal issue of violence and exclusion.