Cartel Expansion – Growth, Violence, and Influence - The Global Octopus: From Mexican Plazas to 40 Countries

Alexandra Reeves examines how Mexican cartels—particularly CJNG and Sinaloa—expanded from regional smugglers to global networks operating in over 40 countries. She traces their rise through strategic partnerships, exploitation of shipping routes, and infiltration of weak institutions, revealing how CJNG now controls 70-90% of U.S. drug markets while destabilizing nations worldwide. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.