Mexican Cartels Are Moving MORE Drugs Than Ever, Going To WAR On The Government (Emergency Update)

In this explosive episode, Johnny sits down with former Mexican Special Forces officer and cartel expert Ed Calderon to uncover the real state of the cartel wars in Mexico. From the ongoing civil war within the Sinaloa cartel between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos, to how cartel kingpin El Mayo Zambada still pulls strings from a U.S. jail cell — Ed breaks it all down like no one else can. We also dive into: The cartel's deep infiltration into Mexican politics U.S. pressure on Mexico through tariffs and diplomacy The fentanyl crisis and its real players Why drug trafficking is more corporate than ever Corruption, violence, and the future of narco culture in Mexico Brace yourself — this is an unfiltered look at the front lines of one of the most dangerous, politically entangled conflicts in the world. 🎧 Follow Ed Calderon: ‪@manifestoradionetwork3191‬ Instagram:   / manifestoradiopodcast   Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!   / theconnectshow   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAx... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theconnectpod   00:00:00 Intro 00:01:31 The Business Of Making Drugs Illegal 00:04:15 The Shift from War on Drugs to War on Terrorism 00:08:45 The Evolution of Power Dynamics in Mexican Cartels 00:13:03 Irregular Arrests and Diplomatic Tensions 00:17:38 Legal Challenges and Power Dynamics within Cartels 00:22:00 Legal Loopholes in High-Profile Arrests 00:26:28 Cartel Influence on Border Security 00:30:39 The Evolving Fight Against Mexican Cartels 00:34:57 The Complex Role of Cartels in North American Economy 00:39:21 The Complex Network Behind Drug Trafficking Operations 00:43:31 Changes in Immigration and Border Control 00:47:42 Mexico's Economic and Industrial Transformation 00:52:18 The Struggle of Mexican Mothers Searching for the Missing 00:56:40 Cartel Communications and Strategic Evasion 01:01:00 Chaos and Betrayal in Criminal Organizations 01:05:20 Ongoing Cartel Activity in Mexico 01:09:40 Federal Agents' Impact on Border Safety 01:13:51 Influence of Military Tactics on Mexican Cartels 01:18:31 U.S. Special Forces Training in Mexico 01:22:35 Cartel Operations and Military Challenges 01:26:48 Cartel Influence and Political Connections 01:31:09 Challenges in Drug Enforcement and Trends 01:35:36 Reconnecting Through a Mexican Podcast