Cleared Hot Episode 400 - Katarina Szulc - Cartels Infiltrating Canada and The Wide Open Northern Border
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Aug 4, 2025 Katarina Szulc, an investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting in Mexico’s cartel war, joins the discussion on the shocking infiltration of cartels into Canada. She examines the critical role of women in organized crime and sheds light on the dark reality of drug trafficking, particularly the fentanyl crisis. Szulc shares personal insights on the psychological toll of violence on children and the alarming tactics gangs use to recruit. The conversation also highlights the complexities of gun control and the need for greater collaboration in law enforcement to tackle these urgent issues.
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Cartels Recruit Hitmen in Canada
- Katarina Szulc received cartel recruitment messages ordering hits on local Canadian gangsters for $55,000.
- These hits were linked to cartel proxy gangs operating openly in Canada’s organized crime scene.
Evading a Cartel Death Squad
- Katarina Szulc once evaded a cartel death squad chasing her at an airport.
- Her team panicked thinking she was dead until she landed safely and contacted them.
Political Corruption Fuels Cartels
- Mexican politicians linked to cartels enjoy impunity despite sanctions and visa revocations.
- This corruption frustrates efforts to combat organized crime at a national scale.
