#293 - Cartel Insider Exposes Elites Secretly Funding Syndicates | Ed Calderon

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Apr 15, 2025

In this discussion, Ed Calderon, a cartel expert and former cartel cop with over 15 years in public safety, reveals shocking insights from his work on the U.S.-Mexico border. He shares harrowing stories, including the emotional toll of working with victims and the chilling methods of cartels. Ed exposes intriguing ties between powerful organizations like BlackRock and the CIA, breaking down how geopolitical issues intertwine with cartel influence. His reflections on PTSD, trauma, and the quest for redemption provide a deeply personal lens on these complex topics.

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ANECDOTE

Barracks Interrogation

Ed Calderon was once hooded and interrogated in a Tijuana military barracks.
He later realized they used music to drown out interrogation sounds.

INSIGHT

US-Mexico Animosity

Certain powers intentionally create animosity between the US and Mexico.
This fuels migration, which destabilizes regions and benefits cartels.

ANECDOTE

Cartel Recruitment

Young cartel recruits in Jalisco sometimes face deadly initiation fights.
US drug markets and permissive drug policies indirectly fund this violence.

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