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Cacho describes organized crime as operating with a symbiotic relationship with political networks, laundering illicit money through governments and influence campaigns. The cover-ups extend even to police and judicial sectors, which often refuse to act against traffickers or are complicit in protecting them.
One harrowing example involves her own kidnapping and torture, where she was held by police acting under orders from corrupt officials linked to traffickers. Despite such threats, her resilience and perseverance have led to legal victories, exposing how deeply embedded these networks are.