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2024 has seen record-breaking cartel violence in Mexico, with brutal conflicts erupting across the country. With Donald Trump back in office, he's vowing to crush the cartels, declaring them terrorist organizations and even threatening military intervention in Mexico. But is this plan realistic?
In this deep dive, we explore:
🔹 The collapse of the old cartel system and rise of decentralized criminal groups
🔹 How cartels have diversified beyond drugs into oil theft, human smuggling, and extortion
🔹 The massive government crackdown on cartel leaders, including the arrest of El Mayo
🔹 Why Mexico is modernizing and pushing cartels out to become a global manufacturing hub
🔹 The impact of Trump’s immigration policies on cartel profits
🔹 The fentanyl epidemic, independent drug cooks, and why stopping trafficking is almost impossible
Will Trump’s war on cartels work, or is this just another chapter in the never-ending battle?
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By Johnny Mitchell4.4
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2024 has seen record-breaking cartel violence in Mexico, with brutal conflicts erupting across the country. With Donald Trump back in office, he's vowing to crush the cartels, declaring them terrorist organizations and even threatening military intervention in Mexico. But is this plan realistic?
In this deep dive, we explore:
🔹 The collapse of the old cartel system and rise of decentralized criminal groups
🔹 How cartels have diversified beyond drugs into oil theft, human smuggling, and extortion
🔹 The massive government crackdown on cartel leaders, including the arrest of El Mayo
🔹 Why Mexico is modernizing and pushing cartels out to become a global manufacturing hub
🔹 The impact of Trump’s immigration policies on cartel profits
🔹 The fentanyl epidemic, independent drug cooks, and why stopping trafficking is almost impossible
Will Trump’s war on cartels work, or is this just another chapter in the never-ending battle?
This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following:
BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self.
Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/connect today.
Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!
https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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