Mexican Cartels

What drives Mexican Cartels to expand beyond drugs?

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39 mins

Explore the rise of Mexican cartels since 2006 and how decentralization, globalization, and violence shaped their power. Discover the networks, strategies, and influence that make them a persistent challenge for governments.

Ep 1:

El Chapo and the Fracturing Empire

From a Sinaloa upstart to a Forbes-ranked billionaire, El Chapo built an empire—then Mexico's cartel landscape splintered into hundreds of violent, unpredictable factions.

Ep 2:

Inside the Machinery of Fear

Assassinations, kidnappings, and military-grade weapons fuel a climate of terror in Mexico, where narco banners and microchipped citizens reveal a society gripped by fear.

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