Facebook and TikTok accused of facilitating child recruitment by armed groups

Armed groups in Latin America are recruiting children through social media.

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Facebook and TikTok are criticized for their role in this phenomenon.

Victims are often from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds.

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