💀Mexican cartels are highly organized and pose a significant threat to society.
💰The drug trade in Mexico generates billions of dollars in revenue for cartels.
🔫Cartels use violence and intimidation to maintain control over their territories.
🔐Journalists and civilians who expose cartel activities face deadly consequences.
👥Cartels employ a network of informants and supporters to evade law enforcement.
Are Mexican cartels still active?
—Yes, Mexican cartels are still active and continue to engage in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
What is the impact of Mexican cartels on society?
—Mexican cartels destabilize communities, fuel violence, and contribute to widespread corruption.
How do cartels operate?
—Cartels operate through a hierarchical structure, relying on violence, intimidation, and corruption to maintain control.
Can law enforcement agencies dismantle cartels?
—Efforts to dismantle cartels have proven challenging due to their vast resources, influence, and deep-rooted connections.
What is being done to combat Mexican cartels?
—Law enforcement agencies in Mexico and international cooperation aim to disrupt cartels through targeted operations and prosecutions.
00:01Introduction to the world of Mexican cartels and the dangers they pose.
00:19Meeting with a local journalist affected by cartel violence.
03:00Exploring the stronghold of a powerful cartel.
08:40Insight into how cartels maintain control of their territories.
12:00Interview with a former hitman providing insight into the inner workings of a cartel.
18:45Discussion of the risks and consequences faced by those who challenge the cartels.
20:39The ex-Special Forces soldier reflects on his experience and the ongoing fight against cartels.
