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An alarming aspect of tunnel construction is that many laborers are forcibly contracted; their compliance is driven by threats, coercion, or violence. Reports indicate that workers are often told they will die if they refuse to build or maintain these tunnels, underscoring the human rights abuses intertwined with cartel operations.
El Chapo’s notorious tunnel-building expertise set a precedent, with recent discoveries affirming that cartels now employ the most advanced techniques, sometimes involving international experts—including Ukrainians—who are hired for their expertise in engineering or drone warfare.