In this episode, Mike Vigil, former Director of International Operations for DEA, discusses the recent kidnapping of Mayo Zambada, cartel dynamics, and the geopolitical implications of law enforcement actions in Mexico and South America.

• The kidnapping of Mayo Zambada and its implications
• Cartel leadership and recent changes after El Mencho's death
• The use of military-grade weapons and tactics by cartels
• The impact of cartel violence on Mexican and US relations
• Legal and sovereignty issues in cartel law enforcement operations
• The influence of US politics and policies on Latin American security
• The new generation of Mexican cartels and their leadership
• Geopolitical strategies involving the Shield of the Americas