The Glenn Beck Program Ep 253 | Why Trump Must ANNIHILATE Mexico’s Cartels Like ISIS | The Glenn Beck Podcast
Apr 12, 2025
Guest Brandon Darby, co-founder of Breitbart Border and Cartel Chronicles, highlights the dire situation in Mexico, calling it a 'fragile narco-state.' He exposes the harsh realities faced by communities terrorized by cartels and condemns U.S. diplomatic efforts as inadequate. Darby argues that cartels like the Jalisco New Generation pose a significant threat akin to al-Qaeda. He emphasizes the urgent need for stronger U.S. border policies and addresses the moral challenges faced by youth in impoverished regions, contemplating cartel involvement for survival.
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Allende Massacre
- In 2011, over 500 people in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico were massacred by Los Zetas cartel.
- Some bodies were incinerated by prisoners in a state-run prison with the help of the governor.
Varying Cartel Control
- The U.S.-Mexico border faces varying levels of cartel control and violence depending on the specific region.
- Different cartels operate in different areas, leading to varying levels of danger.
CJNG's Power and Brutality
- Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), led by El Mencho, is considered the most powerful cartel in the world.
- They are exceptionally brutal and have ties to Mexico's Secretary of Defense.