Torture

Torture is still a frequent technique in Mexico that is used to extract information out of cartel gang members. people are usually tortured in areas or illegal detention sites such as military bases. techniques including actions like waterboarding, electric shocks, or sexual torture.
One perpetuating factor is that some judges continue to accept confessions obtained through torture and ill-treatment, despite the fact the constitution prohibits the admission of such statements. Another is the failure to investigate and prosecute most torture cases.