The Sinaloa Cartel has long been considered Mexico’s most dominant criminal empire, but with the recent arrest of its legendary leader, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, is this truly the end? Or is the cartel simply evolving and expanding beyond borders? In this deep dive, we explore:
– The real reason behind El Mayo’s arrest and whether it was staged
– How U.S. and Mexican authorities have historically worked with cartels
– The cartel’s global expansion into Europe, Asia, and beyond
– The parallels between today’s drug war and past U.S. policies
– Why America’s crackdown on fentanyl may actually make things worse
Despite government crackdowns and military intervention, drug trafficking is far from over. The Sinaloa Cartel is adapting, decentralizing, and finding new ways to operate. Will the war on drugs ever succeed, or is this just history repeating itself?
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00:00:00 Is This the End of the Sinaloa Cartel?
00:02:00 Populist Promises and Border Policies
00:03:55 Organized Crime and Government Alliances
00:05:48 Strategic Alliances in the Drug Trade
00:08:14 The Rise and Fall of the Sinaloa Cartel
00:09:36 The Genesis of the Chapo-BLO Feud
00:11:37 Vicente’s Cooperation with Authorities Against El Chapo
00:13:39 Extradition of Ovidio Guzman and U.S. Pressure on Drug Trafficking
00:15:38 The Mexican Army’s Role in Cartel Dynamics
00:17:37 Unveiling the Arrest of Mayo Zambada and Political Implications
00:19:36 The Rise of Jalisco New Generation Cartel
00:21:41 The Illicit Totoaba Trade and Its Consequences
00:23:08 Today’s Sponsors
00:28:01 The Impact of Sealing the US-Mexico Border
00:32:05 Impact of Drug Demand in Mexico
00:34:17 Global Drug Trafficking Strategies and Networks
00:36:33 The Evolution of Drug Trafficking in a Globalized World
00:38:53 Cocaine Trafficking into Europe through Spain
00:41:05 The Decline of the American Empire and Its Global Impact
00:43:15 Drug Trafficking and Globalization
00:45:28 Future of U.S. Policies and Dollar Decline
00:47:28 Exciting Updates from The Connect
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