INEGI data show that Coahuila ranks among the top Mexican states for adolescents prosecuted for drug trafficking. This highlights a significant juvenile justice challenge linked to small-scale drug dealing (narcomenudeo), reflecting broader national trends in which a few states concentrate the majority of such cases. These findings expose critical vulnerabilities in youth protection and law enforcement strategies in specific regions. The disproportionate involvement of minors underscores the urgent need for preventive social policies and judicial reforms to address the root causes of this illicit activity. This article is relevant to open data, as it demonstrates how transparent government statistics enable public scrutiny of social crises. Accessible, granular data allow researchers and citizens to identify patterns, hold institutions accountable, and drive evidence-based policy changes on youth and drug-related justice issues.
Source: vanguardia.com.mxPublished on 2023-06-27