About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for U.S. military intervention in Mexico and its implications.

Could a U.S. military intervention in Mexico actually happen—and what would it look like if it did? Ed Calderon joins the show and we break down the growing tension between the United States and Mexico, the strategic importance of northern Mexico’s manufacturing base, and why a future conflict could extend far beyond the fight against cartels and fentanyl. The conversation explores the potential consequences of military intervention, including mass migration, border shutdowns, trade disruptions, economic shortages, and the possibility of cartel groups transforming into organized guerrilla forces using drones, IEDs, precision weapons, and other modern battlefield tactics. We also examine why Mexico could become an extremely difficult environment for a prolonged U.S. military campaign, how deeply interconnected Mexican and American communities are, and why recent operations against historically powerful cartel figures may signal a much larger geopolitical shift. Go Support Ed! Website: https://www.edsmanifesto.com/ Merch: https://sneakreaper-industries.com/ Podcast: @manifestoradionetwork3191 IG: https://www.instagram.com/manifestoradiopodcast/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content…

People in this episode

Host: Johnny Mitchell

Guest: Ed Calderon

Topics covered

• U.S. military intervention
• Mexico
• cartels
• geopolitical shift
• mass migration
• border issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIA, DEA, Iran-Contra

Places: Mexico, United States, Michoacán, northern Mexico, Sinaloa

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