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Exploring the Dark World of Drug Cartels
This chapter delves into the complex dynamics of drug cartels, focusing on the relationships between Mexican and Colombian cartels, their expansion, and modernization efforts. It discusses the idolization of figures like Pablo Escobar and the rise of new 'legends' in Mexico, examining the influence of media and societal glorification. The conversation also highlights tactics employed by cartels, including control strategies, violence in combat operations, the normalization of child soldiers, and the religious and ritualistic aspects within cartel culture.