Border expert Jaeson Jones discusses the reality of the narco wars at the US Southern Border, including the evolution of cartels and their rapid growth, inner violence within drug cartels, the presence of national military units from cartels operating within the US, the deadly strategy of fentanyl, and the increasing lethality of drug overdoses at the border. Jones highlights the importance of addressing these issues and urges Americans to unite to combat the cartels for their eventual eradication.
Cartels have evolved into sophisticated organizations engaging in high-level warfare and controlling parallel governments.
US government failures, including outdated systems and political polarization, have hindered efforts to combat the cartels and the fentanyl crisis.
Urgent action and collaboration among various organizations and intelligence agencies are needed to eliminate the cartels and address the border crisis effectively.
Deep dives
The Evolving Threat of Cartels
Cartels have evolved beyond drug trafficking and are engaging in high-level warfare, using advanced weaponry and military-grade tactics. They have become sophisticated organizations with enforcement wings and control over parallel governments. The US government has failed to recognize the severity of the situation, leading to a significant intelligence failure. The weaponization of fentanyl and the proliferation of lethal variations are causing a skyrocketing number of overdoses, surpassing previous epidemics. The cartels are exploiting debt bondage, using wristbands to control and exploit migrants crossing the border.
The Failure of the Homeland Security Enterprise
The US government, including intelligence agencies and the Department of Homeland Security, has failed to effectively address the cartels' activities and the fentanyl crisis. Outdated reporting systems, ineffective border policies, and political polarization have hindered efforts to combat the cartels. The lack of accurate information and briefing of elected officials further exacerbates the problem. Despite the severity of the crisis, the American people are not fully aware of the true extent of the threats posed by cartels and the weaponization of fentanyl.
The Urgent Need for Action
The escalating fentanyl crisis and the cartels' sophisticated operations require a strong and tough response. The public needs to be informed about the real dangers and challenges posed by the cartels. The focus should be on eliminating the cartels and their labs, instead of just addressing the symptoms. It is crucial to bring together various organizations, intelligence agencies, and communities to tackle the problem. The tragedy and devastation caused by the cartels' actions should serve as a motivation for urgent action and change in the way the US government deals with the cartels and the border crisis.
The Impact of Cartels on Mexico
The podcast episode discusses the immense impact of cartels in Mexico, highlighting the failures of the Mexican government, corruption at the highest levels, and the alarming number of deaths and disappearances. The cartels have taken control of large territories, conducting brutal activities such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and violence. The speaker emphasizes that Mexico is essentially a failed state and calls for greater awareness and action from the American government and citizens.
The Need for a Global Unified Command
The podcast episode argues for the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations to effectively combat their sophisticated operations. The speaker emphasizes the need to revoke visas, target their finances, and limit their mobility. By establishing a global unified command, involving elite soldiers and clandestine operators, the cartels can be dismantled strategically rather than relying solely on law enforcement efforts. The speaker also stresses the importance of electing officials who will take decisive action and collaborate with Mexico to address this pressing issue.
On today’s Change Agents, an IRONCLAD original, Andy Stumpf sits down with Jaeson Jones.
Jaeson is a border expert with over 25 years of experience working on the U.S.’s southwest border and is a retired Captain from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Division. Jaseon has supervised numerous Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations in multiple nations and led the longest 24/7 border operation in Texas history: Operation Secure Texas, a border security effort between the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas National Guard, and federal law enforcement.He spearheaded investigations targeting Mexican cartels' leadership and collaborates with the U.S. Intelligence community to save both Mexican and American lives threatened by cartel violence.
This summer, he testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about the radical evolution of Mexican drug cartels and the dangers they pose to the people of the United States and Mexico. You can watch the testimony here: https://twitter.com/alexdatig/status/1682836233662214147
On in part one of the Narco Wars series, Jaeson explains what’s really going on at the U.S. Southern Border.
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