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#46 Ioan Grillo - Cartel Wars & The Fentanyl Crisis

Shawn Ryan Show

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Cartel Tactics and the Struggle for Power

This chapter explores the brutal tactics of cartels, particularly their use of beheading as a method of instilling fear and asserting dominance, drawing parallels with ISIS strategies. It discusses the dual approach of cartels in Mexico, balancing instilling terror and providing humanitarian support within communities, while also highlighting the emergence of self-defense groups. Additionally, the chapter touches on significant drug trafficking trials, the complexities of the U.S. asylum system, and the political implications of evolving immigration policies.

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