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Cacho emphasizes that human trafficking is not confined to small criminal groups—it is a colossal, deeply embedded network involving political figures, judicial protectors, and organized crime syndicates. These entities generate enormous profits by laundering money through corrupt institutions and trading influence, creating layers of protection that make dismantling these operations incredibly challenging. Her book, Demons of Eden, chronicles some of her investigations, revealing how these networks operate across borders and wield influence at high levels of power.