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The Reality of the Narco Wars (with Jaeson Jones)
Nov 7, 2023
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.
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- 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- US government failures, including outdated systems and political polarization, have hindered efforts to combat the cartels and the fentanyl crisis.
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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.
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