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#346 – Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels

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Navigating Conflict and Loss

This chapter explores strategies for countering ambush tactics in conflict scenarios, drawing from historical examples and personal narratives. It emphasizes the importance of understanding adversaries, maintaining humanity in warfare, and the emotional toll of violence and loss. The speaker shares their harrowing journey through grief, professional disillusionment, and the challenges of transitioning from a tumultuous life in Mexico to seeking stability in the United States.

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