The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Trump, Cartels, Terrorism and...Increasing Migration || Peter Zeihan
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Jan 29, 2025 The classification of Mexican cartels as terrorist groups by the Trump administration ignites discussion about its surprising fallout on narcotics perception and finance. The podcast delves into the fentanyl crisis, contrasting it with traditional drug trade challenges while unraveling smuggling methods from China. It also highlights the unintended effects of border policies, revealing how efforts to curb illegal migration have paradoxically increased the number of asylum-seekers and raises crucial questions on leadership's understanding of immigration complexities.
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Cartel Designation Impact
- Designating Mexican cartels as terrorist groups may not significantly impact military actions.
- It could, however, affect entities financially linked to cartels, even indirectly.
Fentanyl Supply Chain
- Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has a different supply chain than cocaine.
- It's often shipped to the U.S. and then smuggled south to small labs before returning north.
Unintended Asylum Consequences
- Designating cartels as terrorists may unintentionally qualify those they exploit for asylum in the US.
- This could lead to a significant increase in migration.