On the Ground in Jalisco, Mexico: Inside the Ongoing Threat of CJNG Violence

On the Ground in Jalisco, Mexico: Inside the Ongoing Threat of CJNG Violence

From Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc by IRONCLAD

March 27, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

Katarina Szulc reports from Jalisco, Mexico, on the impact of CJNG cartel violence on local communities.

Producer’s note: This episode is best experienced visually. To see the full context of Katarina’s reporting, including locations, narco messages, and on-the-ground scenes, head over to our YouTube channel for the full video. On today’s episode, Katarina Szulc is on the ground in Jalisco, Mexico, revealing the aftermath of CJNG cartel activity. From narco messages to retaliation and the impact on local communities, she shows what life looks like when violence leaves its mark. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: 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

People in this episode

Host: Katarina Szulc

Topics covered

  • CJNG cartel
  • violence
  • local communities
  • narco messages
  • retaliation
  • reporting

Keywords

  • CJNG
  • Jalisco
  • cartel violence
  • narco messages
  • local communities
  • retaliation

Sponsors

GHOSTBED, Norwood Sawmills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CJNG, IRONCLAD

Products: GhostBed

Places: Jalisco, Mexico

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