The New Cartel War Is Happening in U.S. Federal Court

About this episode

Katarina examines the recent wave of cartel figure transfers from Mexico to the U.S. and their implications for ongoing prosecutions.

From Rafael Caro Quintero to El Mayo-linked leadership, several cartel figures are now facing proceedings in U.S. federal court. Katarina examines the recent wave of transfers from Mexico to the U.S., what it means for ongoing prosecutions, and how these cases may shape the next phase of the fight against cartel leadership and trafficking networks. Borderland 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

• cartel war
• U.S. federal court
• drug trafficking
• prosecutions
• cartel leadership

Keywords

• cartel
• federal court
• drug trafficking
• Rafael Caro Quintero
• El Mayo
• prosecutions
• law enforcement

Sponsors

GHOSTBED, Norwood Sawmills

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