Cartels exploit legal loopholes and American teens to fuel border crisis, whistleblower reveals
03/01/2025 // Willow Tohi // 1.3K Views
Drug cartels are using American teenagers aged 14 to 17 as "foot guides" to smuggle migrants across the southern border, taking advantage of a legal loophole that allows these teens to be released back to Mexico without facing consequences, despite repeated offenses.
Cartels are actively recruiting American teenagers in border states through social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok, offering them up to $3,000 per smuggling journey, which appeals to the promise of easy money and status.
The human cost of cartel smuggling is severe, with both teenage smugglers and the migrants they transport facing significant risks, including physical harm, sexual exploitation and fatal accidents caused by high-speed chases and dangerous conditions.
There is a pressing need for policy reforms to close legal loopholes that facilitate repeat offenses by teenage smugglers and to strengthen border security. Law enforcement officials emphasize the importance of a coordinated response involving federal agencies and community education.
The crisis at the southern border is not just a local issue but a national security threat, as cartels exploit legal and social vulnerabilities to undermine border security and endanger American communities. Immediate and comprehensive action is required to address the root causes and protect both American citizens and vulnerable migrants.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-03-01-cartels-exploit-american-teens-fuel-border-crisis.html
