#341 Katarina Szulc - Cartels Are Recruiting Drone Operators From the Ukraine War
Summary
This episode features a war correspondent based in Mexico City discussing the complex landscape of organized crime, focusing on the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and its internal dynamics following El Mencho's death. The guest analyzes the murder of TikTok influencer Valeria Marquez, detailing how her ex-boyfriend, a high-ranking cartel member, recently gave an interview to clear his name while evading authorities. The discussion also covers the brutal civil war in Sinaloa, the cartel's expansion into legitimate industries like avocado farming and crude oil theft, and the deep political cor…
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