Digital Recruitment of Minors by Organized Crime in Ecuador Fueled by Social Media Algorithms
Un joven repostea en TikTok videos con emojis de leones y águilas. La canción de fondo parece reggaeton, pero la letra es un narcocorrido . Obtiene likes. Y, sin saberlo, acaba de activar un mecanismo que lo acerca al crimen organizado . Este acercamiento de niños, niñas y adolescentes a la narcocultura lo investiga Gabriel Brito, antropólogo digital. Su análisis -realizado con un equipo del Oxford Internet Institute- revela cómo el algoritmo de esta red social facilita el re
Organized crime groups in Ecuador are increasingly using social media platforms like TikTok for the digital recruitment of minors, according to research from the Oxford Internet Institute. Digital anthropologists have found that algorithms promote 'narco-marketing,' exposing young people to content glorifying criminal lifestyles. This exposure can lead to explicit offers to join illicit activities. Indicators such as a rise in adolescent arrests for crimes and involvement with weapons suggest this trend is growing. In 2025, Ecuador experienced its most violent year on record, with a significant number of child and adolescent fatalities. The research highlights how algorithms amplify content related to drug trafficking and violence, often using imagery of women to increase engagement. This manipulation poses a serious threat to vulnerable youth.
The use of social media algorithms for the digital recruitment of minors by organized crime poses a grave threat to youth safety and societal stability in Ecuador.
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