Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc

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Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc episodes

September 15 The Cartel War That Turned Zacatecas, Mexico into a WAR ZONE: Katarina Szulc & Vince 'Rocco' Vargas
Vince “Rocco” Vargas sits down with Katarina Szulc to discuss her recent investigation in Tlaxcala, Mexico (which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rXThHW2xeg ), an uptick in violence in Zacatecas, cartels operating Canada and more.
Borderland: Narcosis is an IRONCLAD Original.
Chapters
(00:00:37) Being chased on camera while reporting in Mexico
(00:04:09) The cartel's PR angle and the FTO designation debate
(00:06:33) Claudia Sheinbaum's stress and Mexican political intrigue
(00:12:38) Car bombings and cartel war in Zacatecas
(00:17:10) Hells Angels' role in Canada's drug trade
(00:21:23) Why prosecution fails in Canada
(00:26:42) Record-low border seizures vs. ongoing drug flow
(00:29:22) How smuggling methods have shifted — tunnels, aircraft
(00:37:16) What's next for Katarina
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41 min
September 03 Inside the Mexican Cartel Underworld: Katarina Szulc Exposes Trafficking Networks
In this SUPERCUT compilation of Borderland: Dispatches films, we look back at some of Katarina Szulc's most dangerous assignments inside of Mexico. From exposing trafficking operations to investigating the Tijuana drug underworld, we look at some the year's most-discussed Dispatch's films.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original.
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The Uprising:
From the director of JASON BOURNE, Paul Greengrass brings you THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice.
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1 hr 40 min
September 03 Cartels IN America?! Katarina Szulc Investigates Montana, Indiana, San Diego & More Hotspots
In this SUPERCUT compilation of Borderland: Dispatches films, we look back at Katarina Szulc's investigations in to cartel activity in North America.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original.
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The Uprising:
From the director of JASON BOURNE, Paul Greengrass brings you THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice.
Only in theaters September 10. Get tickets.

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1 hr 30 min
August 21 The Underground Ring That Traffics Women Around Mexico & the U.S. Originates From THIS Town
Recently, Katarina Szulc investigated reports that women from Tlaxcala, Mexico were being trafficked to Tijuana, where they were enslaved by “managers” and forced into the city’s underground.
On the latest episode of Borderland: Dispatches, she reveals her shocking findings.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original
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24 min
July 10 Are Cartel Drone Operators Training on the Ukraine Frontlines? Katarina Szulc Investigates
On the latest Borderland: Dispatches film, Katarina Szulc travels to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine to investigate reports that Mexican cartel sicarios and operatives are traveling to Ukraine to learn FPV drone combat.

Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original

Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:42) Mexico's cartels infiltrate Ukraine's foreign fighter program
(00:04:53) Meeting a volunteer 3D-printing bombs
(00:09:39) The four layers of background checks
(00:12:17) The case of "Aguilar Siete"
(00:17:54) Mexico's escalating cartel drone attacks

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22 min
June 18 The New Era of Cartel Warfare — How Modern Wars Are Reshaping Cartels
Producer's Note: Enjoy this interview from Katarina's appearance on the IRONCLAD Original, Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas.

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Katarina Szulc, investigative journalist and host of the Ironclad Original, Borderland: Dispatches. Kat shares insights from her recent reporting in Ukraine, where authorities are investigating claims that foreign fighters with cartel ties traveled to the front lines to learn modern combat tactics before returning to Latin America.
The conversation also explores foreign mercenaries in Ukraine, the evolution of cartel warfare, U.S. pressure on cartel leadership, corruption in Mexico, and what these developments could mean for the future of organized crime.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original

Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) Cartels, Ukraine, and FPV Drone Warfare
(03:26) The Colombian Connection & Drone Schools in Lviv
(09:52) American Mercenaries & Background Checks on the Front Lines
(11:33) Gamers vs. Combat: How Simple is FPV Drone Flying?
(15:24) Behind the Scenes of the Global Mercenary Recruitment Machine
(25:06) US Boots on the Ground & The Standoff over Drone Strikes in Mexico
(29:51) Cartel Corruption & Political Gaslighting in Sinaloa
(34:22) The 2026 World Cup: A Cartel Moneymaker?
(47:17) 2026 Wrap-Up: The Year of the Fallen Kingpins & The Endless Drug War

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57 min
June 04 The Front Line of Modern Warfare — Inside Ukraine's Most Dangerous Underground Operation (Preview)
Producer's note: This is a preview of next week's full episode of Borderland: Dispatches. For the full visual experience, watch on Spotify Video or on the IRONCLAD YouTube channel: youtube.com/@thisisironclad

On Katarina's latest investigation, she gains rare access to an undisclosed location in Ukraine where civilian volunteers are illegally 3D-printing bombs for the front lines, and infiltrates a drone school where foreign fighters from around the world are training in FPV warfare.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original

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7 min
May 29 America vs CJNG: Guatemala Approves Massive Joint U.S. Strike Operations On Cartels
In this episode of Borderland Dispatches, Katarina breaks down a major shift in the drug war as Guatemala secretly agrees to joint U.S. airstrikes and military operations against regional cartels. Dive into the escalating pressure on Mexico’s sovereignty, the violent battle for the Guatemala-Chiapas trafficking corridor, and the growing influence of CJNG.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original
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18 min
May 21 Los Chapitos FINISHED? The Endgame of the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War Coming?
Katarina Szulc speaks with Stefano Ritondale of All Source News about the what’s next for Los Chapitos and the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War.
Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original
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35 min
May 14 Sheinbaum Is Panicking — Why the US Is Dismantling Her Cartel-Connected Politicians
On today's episode, Katarina breaks down the US crackdown on Mexico's narco-politicians, including the indictment of Sinaloa's governor and the mayor of Culiacán, and what it means for President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original

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29 min