Mexico: Violent Games on Drug War Raises Concern, Sheinbaum Hits Back | Firstpost America

In parts of northern Mexico, children as young as 13 are growing up surrounded by decades of cartel violence — so much so that it has become familiar, even playable. On platforms like Roblox, teenagers log into games that replicate real-life narco wars, choosing to be cartel hitmen, police, or soldiers. Streets, cars, and shootouts mirror their lived environment. For many, these games are not glorification but familiarity, offering control in a chaotic world. Amid rising concern, Mexican authorities, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, are pushing back with taxes and safety measures. Yet the line between play and reality remains hauntingly blurred.