Hector Berrellez: The CIA, the Cartels, and the Murder of Kiki Camarena

About this episode

Hector Berrellez discusses his investigation into the murder of Kiki Camarena and the alleged involvement of the CIA.

On today’s episode, Vince sits down with Hector Berrellez, a former DEA agent and lead investigator on the 1985 murder of agent Kiki Camarena. Berrellez breaks down his role in the case, efforts to secure key witnesses, and the investigative tactics used at the time. He also discusses allegations he uncovered, including claims involving the CIA, along with internal pushback and unresolved questions surrounding the case. The conversation also touches on how cartel operations have evolved and Berrellez’s perspective on ongoing drug enforcement efforts. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Taking Over the Kiki Camarena Case (06:06) Discovering CIA Involvement (08:45) The Real Reason Kiki Was Murdered (10:35) Addressing Skeptics and "The Last Narc" (14:08) Orders from Washington and the Cover-up (17:06) High-Level Corruption and Ricky Ross (23:51) Evolution of Cartels and Extermination Camps (33:00) The Future of the Drug War and Fentanyl Sponsors: 1st Phorm: Go to⁠ ⁠https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland⁠⁠ and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products…

People in this episode

Host: Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas

Guest: Hector Berrellez

Topics covered

• Kiki Camarena murder
• CIA involvement
• drug cartels
• DEA investigations
• drug enforcement
• corruption
• evolution of cartels

Keywords

• Kiki Camarena
• Hector Berrellez
• CIA
• DEA
• drug cartels
• corruption
• drug enforcement
• fentanyl
• Ricky Ross
• investigative tactics

Sponsors

1st Phorm, GHOSTBED, Norwood Sawmills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIA, DEA

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