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Possibility of American Conflict in Mexico
3:30:22 - 3:39:38 (09:16)
The speaker believes that the current situation in Mexico with drug cartels and violence could lead to American intervention and conflict in the near future, despite Mexican resistance to American interventionism.
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The systemic corruption and politics within Mexico must be addressed to effectively combat the cartels.
3:30:22 - 3:32:56 (02:34)
Summary
The systemic corruption and politics within Mexico must be addressed to effectively combat the cartels. However, any offer of assistance from the US may be met with resistance due to a desire to avoid American interventionism. There may come a time where the US is forced into a conflict within Mexico to address the issue.
ChapterPossibility of American Conflict in Mexico
Episode#7 Ed Calderon Drug Cartel / Narcos Expert
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Mexican cartels are considered as a terrorist organization due to their political motives.
3:32:57 - 3:34:43 (01:46)
Summary
The Mexican cartels are considered as a terrorist organization due to their political motives. They work within political structures and use brutal tactics such as murdering political candidates, assassinating members of the press, and producing videos of people being tortured and executed which even ISIS is taking cues from.
ChapterPossibility of American Conflict in Mexico
Episode#7 Ed Calderon Drug Cartel / Narcos Expert
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The difficulty of defeating an enemy that refuses to play by the rules of engagement, while being controlled by rules, is almost impossible.
3:34:44 - 3:36:53 (02:09)
Summary
The difficulty of defeating an enemy that refuses to play by the rules of engagement, while being controlled by rules, is almost impossible. The US could face a health crisis if they intervene in places like China, which could cause the general populace to re-evaluate playing by the rules.
ChapterPossibility of American Conflict in Mexico
Episode#7 Ed Calderon Drug Cartel / Narcos Expert
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A discussion on the dangerous capabilities and resources of Mexican drug cartels, including their reach into American soil and the potential for retribution against those who oppose them.
3:36:54 - 3:38:04 (01:10)
Summary
A discussion on the dangerous capabilities and resources of Mexican drug cartels, including their reach into American soil and the potential for retribution against those who oppose them.
ChapterPossibility of American Conflict in Mexico
Episode#7 Ed Calderon Drug Cartel / Narcos Expert
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Mexican government's handling of drug cartels and violence has been incompetent and the situation is only getting worse, potentially leading to a need for a regional solution.
3:38:04 - 3:39:38 (01:33)
Summary
The Mexican government's handling of drug cartels and violence has been incompetent and the situation is only getting worse, potentially leading to a need for a regional solution.