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The public display of violence isn’t limited to banners; gruesome videos circulating on Twitter, WhatsApp, and the dark web depict executions, interrogations, and beheadings. These videos evoke terror among rivals and civilians alike, demonstrating the cartels’ capacity to enact violence openly and with impunity. They serve as psychological warfare—showing that the cartel is in control and will eliminate anyone who opposes or betrays them.