Expert Ed Calderon discusses the US-Mexico border crisis, emphasizing the influx of illegal immigrants, cartel activities, and dangers faced by migrants. The podcast also touches on parent-child separation implications, transparent donations, and the complexities of cartel-politician nexus.
The US-Mexico border crisis involves a surge in illegal immigrant crossings, particularly of unaccompanied children, highlighting challenges in immigration policies and border management.
The influence of cartels on both sides of the border poses significant security and humanitarian concerns, with cartels exploiting the crisis for human trafficking and drug trade, signaling a need for effective border policies and law enforcement strategies.
The infiltration of cartels into legal operations, political systems, and law enforcement agencies raises concerns about the erosion of confidence in law enforcement and the potential vulnerability of U.S. police forces to cartel penetration and corruption, impacting public safety and governance.
Deep dives
Impact of Border Crisis on Immigration Numbers
In March 2021, over 170,000 illegal immigrants crossed the US-Mexico border, marking the largest single month influx in over a decade. The Biden administration's approach to this surge includes opening new border holding facilities to accommodate the increasing numbers. The crisis further involves a significant rise in unaccompanied children crossing the border, with numbers surging five times higher than the previous year. The situation highlights challenges and controversies surrounding immigration policies and handling of immigrant populations at the border.
Underlying Issues and Cartel Influence
The podcast sheds light on the complexity of the immigration crisis, pointing out the underlying issues beyond border crossings. The discussion explores the intricate involvement of cartels in exploiting the situation for human trafficking, drug trade, and potential expansion of criminal activities into the United States. With a deteriorating situation in Mexico, characterized by violence, corruption, and a failed state narrative, the influence of cartels on both sides of the border poses significant security and humanitarian concerns.
Challenges and Predictions for Future Escalation
The conversation delves into the challenges faced by law enforcement and the potential for escalation of cartel activities into the United States. As the podcast discusses the potential risks posed by a growing militarized cartel in Mexico and its implications for border security and law enforcement in the U.S., predictions are made about the likelihood of overt cartel actions within the U.S. soon. The narrative emphasizes the need for effective border policies, law enforcement strategies, and international cooperation to address the evolving threats posed by criminal organizations.
Fentanyl Trafficking and China's Involvement
The discussion touches on the issue of fentanyl trafficking from China into Mexico and the subsequent smuggling into the U.S. The podcast raises concerns about the potential implications of this trafficking, highlighting the increased availability of fentanyl despite the COVID epidemic, which contributes to the opioid crisis in the U.S. The speaker questions whether the fentanyl distribution constitutes a form of chemical warfare and expresses worries about the long-term effects and implications of China's involvement in this illicit activity.
Cartel Influence and Policing Challenges
The conversation delves into the infiltration of cartels into legal operations, political systems, and law enforcement agencies, drawing parallels between Mexico's historical issues with cartel influence and the potential risks in the U.S. The podcast highlights the erosion of confidence in law enforcement due to factors such as lowered standards, underfunding, and increased scrutiny. The speaker emphasizes the importance of demanding accountability and discusses the potential vulnerability of U.S. police forces to cartel penetration and corruption, signaling a looming crisis that could impact public safety and governance.
On this episode of The Shawn Ryan Show I sit down with Ed Calderon and discuss what is going on down at the US-Mexico border crisis. Ed has first hand knowledge of who is coming across and what might be coming to a city near you.