El Mencho Dead: What’s Next for CJNG and Mexico’s Cartel War?
Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent 'Rocco' VargasShow Notes
On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Pierre Rausini to discuss reports surrounding the death of El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
They discuss what is known about the operation, reported intelligence involvement, and what the leadership change could mean for CJNG and other cartel groups, including the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Intro: The Downfall of El Mencho
(01:34) Why President Sheinbaum Caved to US Pressure
(03:14) Tourism Panic & Evacuating Americans
(06:14) US Intelligence & The Master Plan
(09:54) The 4-Hour Firefight & CIA Drone Operations
(11:51) Who is the New Cartel Boss Taking Over?
(15:07) Cartel Retaliation & Negotiating with the Government
(17:34) Will Cartels Start Targeting Americans?
(20:13) Why Cartel Leaders Are Breathing a Sigh of Relief
(22:09) The Real Motive: China, the US, & the Silver Market
(28:25) How This Impacts the Sinaloa Cartel
(31:10) US SEAL Teams & Covert CIA Ops in Mexico
(36:20) US Drug Demand vs. Cartel Supply
(39:17) US Military Intervention & Mexican Sovereignty
(49:00) Who’s Next on the US Hitlist?
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