National Security Concerns at the Southern Border: Jorge Ventura Reports from Tijuana
Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent 'Rocco' VargasShow Notes
On today's episode, Vince welcomes back Jorge Ventura to break down his reporting from Tijuana, including concerns over cartel smuggling routes, migrant movement near the U.S. border, and the broader Iranian national security threat.
Check out Jorge's Youtube Channel: @Venturareports
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:30) Investigation: The Islamic Mosque on the Tijuana Border
(04:42) Special Interest Aliens Illegally Crossing
(07:05) The "Got Away" Problem and Border Patrol Suppression
(09:49) Smuggling Routes: Nicaragua and the Role of Mexico
(13:48) The Surge of Iranian Nationals During Conflict
(15:11) Cartel Involvement: Sinaloa, CJNG, and Money Laundering
(20:51) Fentanyl Precursors and the Rise in Chinese Nationals
(26:26) The CBP One App and Asylum Loophole Challenges
(34:06) Future Reporting: Mexico’s Missing Persons and Kidnapping Crisis
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