Sheinbaum Is Panicking — Why the US Is Dismantling Her Cartel-Connected Politicians

About this episode

Katarina discusses the US's actions against Mexico's narco-politicians and its implications for President Claudia Sheinbaum.

On today's episode, Katarina breaks down the US crackdown on Mexico's narco-politicians, including the indictment of Sinaloa's governor and the mayor of Culiacán, and what it means for President Claudia Sheinbaum. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Katarina Szulc

Topics covered

• US crackdown
• narco-politicians
• Claudia Sheinbaum
• Sinaloa governor
• Culiacán mayor
• political implications

Keywords

• US crackdown
• narco-politicians
• Claudia Sheinbaum
• Sinaloa
• Culiacán
• indictment
• politics

Sponsors

Norwood Sawmills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sinaloa

Places: Culiacán, US, Mexico

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