Chapter
Understanding the Structure of Cartels
1:14:42 - 1:23:14 (08:31)
The head of the Sinaloa cartel was not El Chapo, who was probably number three or number four in the structure of the cartel. One cartel grew to 100,000 strong within a few years, making it almost impossible to know who was on their side or selling drugs for rival cartels.
Clips
The cartels are able to bounce back quickly by changing their strategies and have money within legitimate industries, with some tequila companies linked to the likes of El Chapo's family.
1:14:42 - 1:18:48 (04:06)
Summary
The cartels are able to bounce back quickly by changing their strategies and have money within legitimate industries, with some tequila companies linked to the likes of El Chapo's family. Despite some kidnappings and murders, individuals and families still operate small-scale cocaine operations in Mexico.
ChapterUnderstanding the Structure of Cartels
Episode#7 Ed Calderon Drug Cartel / Narcos Expert
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Tijuana's sales points are mostly concentrated on the outskirts of the city and are identified by locals through word of mouth.
1:18:48 - 1:21:15 (02:26)
Summary
Tijuana's sales points are mostly concentrated on the outskirts of the city and are identified by locals through word of mouth. The sales points are used by various organizations and offer services such as tattoo removal.
ChapterUnderstanding the Structure of Cartels
Episode#7 Ed Calderon Drug Cartel / Narcos Expert
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Mexican drug cartel system is complex with multiple smaller organizations.
1:21:15 - 1:23:14 (01:58)
Summary
The Mexican drug cartel system is complex with multiple smaller organizations. As these cartels engage in violence to outdo each other, it proves difficult to know who is on which side among these huge organizations.