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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2025: The Disturbing Way Mexico's Deadliest Cartel Recruits New Members & Israel's Plan To Seize Parts Of Gaza
Apr 2, 2025
A chilling investigation reveals the horrific recruitment tactics of Mexico's deadliest cartel, using a ranch as an extermination camp. Local support and corruption complicate the cartel's influence. In another shocking turn, Israel announces a major expansion of military operations in Gaza, with plans to seize control of key areas. This bold move raises concerns over the displacement of Palestinian neighborhoods and the implications for ongoing negotiations, prompting international backlash.
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- The Jalisco cartel uses coercive tactics to recruit members, exploiting job offers to lure individuals into violent participation.
- Israel's military expansion in Gaza aims to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure but raises concerns about potential ethnic cleansing and regional instability.
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Cartel Operations and Recruitment Tactics
An investigation into a ranch linked to the Jalisco cartel has unveiled horrifying aspects of their operations and recruitment methods. Authorities found underground cremation ovens, burned human remains, and numerous personal items, indicating a high number of victims. The cartel, which has gained infamy for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, employs coercive tactics to recruit new members, including ex-military personnel and desperate locals. Investigators found that potential recruits were lured by fake job postings with attractive salaries, only to face violence and forced participation in brutal activities upon arrival at the ranch.
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