#346 – Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels
Lex Fridman Podcast
Cartel Dynamics: Power, Morality, and Violence
This chapter examines the rise of new drug lords in Mexico, particularly focusing on El Chapo Guzman's sons and the Culiacanazo incident, which illustrates the complexities of cartel morality. It discusses the dual nature of cartel figures as both community benefactors and criminals, highlighting their familial ties and evolving leadership. Furthermore, the chapter addresses the advanced military technology that cartels now wield, the controversial political dynamics involved in the drug war, and the implications of violence impacting American lives abroad.
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