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The brutality captured on film often carries symbolic weight. In some instances, the violence is tied to emergent "narcocultos" (drug cults), where beheadings and torture are performed with a ritualistic or spiritual justification, further escalating the level of brutality. This "extralethal violence" aims to dehumanize the victim completely, stripping them of dignity to demonstrate the perpetrator's absolute control over life and death. Social Media and Dissemination

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High-quality videos showcasing armed squads and armored vehicles—sometimes referred to as "Cartel TikTok"—aim to project an image of invincibility and professional military capacity. The brutality captured on film often carries symbolic weight

Execution videos can be used to threaten politicians or demand specific government actions, effectively capturing local political domains through high-profile violence. Symbolic and Ritualistic Violence Social Media and Dissemination The proliferation of these