Fascinating and appalling situation in Mexico at the moment, in the areas that are ruled by the Michoacan, the Mexican mafia formed from a collection of terrifying drug cartels. Its rapid expansion is being attributed partly to the breakdown of the political system, the impoverished police force and the seven million young people who can be recruited as "street soldiers" by the Michoacan. These young people are called "Los Ni Ni", because they don't go to school or have jobs - 'ni estudia ni trabaja' Sound familiar?
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
