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"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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Understanding Mexico's Cartel-Government Nexus and Global Elite Lifestyles

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between the Mexican government and cartels, challenging the conventional view of the government as a mere victim of criminal organizations. It highlights how state formation in Mexico has developed in relation to the cartels and contrasts the lifestyles between elite enclaves in developing nations and upper-middle-class Americans.

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