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One of the most disturbing aspects highlighted is the use of women as instruments of violence and messaging. The transcript details how women, such as Valeria Marquez, are now being exploited by cartels—not necessarily as victims in the traditional sense but as symbols and mediums to instill fear. Marquez, who was not deemed the "perfect victim," shows signs of potentially being involved with shady figures, complicating perceptions of victimhood versus manipulation.
The strategy involves forcing victims or their families to communicate messages or threats publicly. This tactic effectively outsources parts of cartel intimidation to the victims themselves, transforming them into unwilling spokespeople for violence, which amplifies the terror inflicted on their communities.