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safety El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-31

Forced Labor Camps Uncovered in Sierra Tarahumara, 21 Rescued

An investigation has revealed horrific forced labor camps run by cartels in the Sierra Tarahumara, Chihuahua, where 21 men were rescued in 2019. Victims were forced to cultivate drugs and lived in caves, some captive for years, highlighting a widespread human trafficking network.

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