The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 11th, 2025: The CIA’s Secret Cartel Hunters In Mexico & Trump’s Plan To Squeeze Russia
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Sep 11, 2025 Uncover the CIA's clandestine mission in Mexico, training elite units to bring down powerful cartel leaders. Meanwhile, President Trump pushes for EU tariffs on Chinese and Indian goods, aiming to tighten the grip on Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Explore the financial ramifications of soaring U.S. credit card debt and innovative solutions for consumers. The podcast wraps up with intriguing insights on health and weight management strategies, reminding listeners of the importance of staying informed.
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Counterterror Tactics Used Against Cartels
- The CIA imported its 'find, fix, finish' counterterror toolkit into Mexico's drug war.
- That approach targets kingpins but can fragment cartels and spark violence.
Ovidio Guzmán Capture Operation
- In January 2023 Mexican soldiers raided to capture Ovidio Guzman Lopez with a CIA-built targeting package.
- The CIA-backed unit GAIN helped secure his capture, extradition, and guilty plea in the U.S.
2019 Culiacan Release Fiasco
- In 2019 a previous capture of Ovidio ended with his release after cartel gunmen flooded Culiacan.
- The Mexican president ordered his release to prevent mass civilian deaths, showing cartel power.