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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 18M

Canadians stranded in Mexico as cartel violence erupts

from The Vassy Kapelos Show · host iHeartRadio

Drug cartels in Mexico have blocked roads, set cars ablaze, and caused chaos for Canadian travellers in Puerto Vallarta today. It follows a Mexican military operation on Sunday that killed a cartel leader. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. Then, we check in with Artur Wilczynski, a Canadian traveller who is stranded in Puerta Vallarta. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith elaborates on her push to give Alberta more control over immigration. Vassy speaks with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Friday's SCOTUS tariff ruling. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers. Dr. Sharon Cohen, a Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program and a specialist in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, reacts to the Canada Drug Agency's recommendation against public coverage for a new breakthrough treatment.

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