Julian Dorey Podcast #229 - Sinaloa Cartel is Funding Chinese Syndicates in California | Jorge Ventura
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Aug 20, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Jorge Ventura, a Mexican-Border Journalist with NewsNation, shares his expertise in cartel dynamics and border issues. He recounts harrowing encounters with cartel members and explores the alarming collaboration between Mexican cartels and Chinese syndicates in illegal operations. Jorge highlights the challenges local farmers face due to cartel intimidation and the severe water crisis in California. He also delves into the disturbing rise of Chinese-owned farms near military bases and the intricacies of migrant trafficking networks, shedding light on a complex and urgent issue.
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Close Call With Cartel Growers
- Jorge Ventura and Sagnik Basu nearly got killed by armed Mexican cartel members during their first documentary on illegal marijuana grows in Southern California deserts.
- They escaped a car chase in the desert thanks to a road used for media commercial shoots and police presence there.
Cartels Exploit Loopholes, Takeover
- Mexican cartels exploit California's Prop 64 loophole, growing marijuana illegally on private or squatted land.
- They coerce residents through threats and buyout offers, taking over rural neighborhoods for these operations.
Water Theft Crisis in California
- Water theft by illegal marijuana operations severely impacts California farmers due to drought and capped water supply.
- Cartels illegally tap water lines and fire hydrants, causing residents' bills to skyrocket without aid from water districts.
