Sinaloa’s New Structure: Inside a Fragmented Cartel Network

from Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas · host IRONCLAD

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Johnny Mitchell, a former multi-million dollar marijuana trafficker turned stand-up comedian and host of the podcast The Connect. They break down who the U.S. may target next inside the cartel hierarchy, the rise of El Chapo’s sons, and how a new generation of leaders—including those with American ties—are changing the game. Check out Johnny's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) The War in Mexico & Political Pressure (06:03) Inside the Sinaloa Cartel: Myths vs. Reality (15:51) Faction Analysis: Who is Winning the War? (19:57) The Next High-Value Targets (26:13) Intelligence Gaps & The Safe House Raid (35:43) Violence Against Tourists & Missing Persons (40:00) Can the Drug Trade Be Stopped? (50:13) The Rise of Methamphetamines & Industrial Scaling (53:29) The Colombia Connection: Subs & Mercenaries Sponsors: FIRECRACKER FARM Enter the Firecracker Farms Hot Salts Giveaway from April 20-24, for a chance to win an Ammo Can Hot Salt Kit + handcrafted Walnut Holder: https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/2c256c-225272?framed=1 1st Phorm: Go to⁠ ⁠https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland⁠⁠ and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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