Danny Jones Podcast

#218 - Mexican Cartels Just Hijacked Military Spy Technology | Luis Chaparro

Jan 8, 2024
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Luis Chaparro
Luis Chaparro, an investigative journalist covering narcos & drug cartels, discusses the involvement of Felix Rodriguez, the rise of fentanyl, control of government surveillance by cartels, personal security protocols, aging and cellular health, testifying against El Chapo, frustrations of freelance journalism, controversial military operations, El Mayo's reach, the dark world of cartels, vulnerabilities of mobile phone companies, and the shady world of surveillance technology.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Involvement of Individuals and the CIA in the Drug Trade
02:30 • 10min
3
The Rise of Fentanyl in Mexican Cartels
12:56 • 16min
4
Consumption of Jellyfish and Taxation by Cartels
29:19 • 3min
5
Control of Drug Cartels in Mexico's Government Surveillance Technology
32:35 • 26min
6
Personal Security Protocols and Professional Etiquette in Mexico
58:09 • 4min
7
Aging, Zombie Cells, and Promoting Cellular Health
01:01:57 • 3min
8
Encounter with the DEA and the DA
01:04:31 • 18min
9
Testifying Against El Chapo and the Risks Involved
01:22:45 • 2min
10
The Frustrations of Freelance Journalism
01:24:25 • 4min
11
Pitching to VICE in Financial Trouble
01:28:45 • 21min
12
Controversial Military Operation and Extradition
01:49:57 • 20min
13
El Mayo's Reach and Influence
02:09:27 • 7min
14
The Plague and the Antares: The Dark World of Mexican Drug Cartels
02:16:24 • 14min
15
Mobile Phone Companies and the Vulnerabilities of the SS7 Protocol
02:30:10 • 2min
16
The Shady World of Surveillance Technology
02:32:13 • 26min