Episode
#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
2:01:54
Published: Wed Apr 06 2022
Description
After being embedded with the Sinaloa Mexican Drug Cartel, Luis Chaparro an investigative reporter brings us some very eye opening insight on what they have been up to. He informs us of a new drug which the cartels are introducing into the United States and Canada that is more addictive and more deadly than fentanyl. He also was able to witness one of the Sinaloa Cartel's Tactical Training camps, describing exactly what they go through. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The guest speaker talks about his risky encounters while embedding with the drug cartel.
00:00 - 01:24 (01:24)
Summary
The guest speaker talks about his risky encounters while embedding with the drug cartel. He also explains the common misconception that heroin addicts are bums on the street and mentions the sophisticated and smart techniques used by drug cartels to achieve global domination.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A group of cartel members discover Vigilance Elite gear and express concern about being recognized because of their hair.
01:25 - 05:30 (04:05)
Summary
A group of cartel members discover Vigilance Elite gear and express concern about being recognized because of their hair.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The average salary in Mexico is around $1,500-$2,000 per month with opportunities for underpaid jobs, such as breaking money for cartels or providing services for drug operations, that are mainly taken on by older women or restaurant owners.
05:30 - 13:11 (07:41)
Summary
The average salary in Mexico is around $1,500-$2,000 per month with opportunities for underpaid jobs, such as breaking money for cartels or providing services for drug operations, that are mainly taken on by older women or restaurant owners.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The production and distribution of fentanyl-laced pills in rural Mexico and the dangers they pose is discussed by the host.
13:11 - 16:57 (03:46)
Summary
The production and distribution of fentanyl-laced pills in rural Mexico and the dangers they pose is discussed by the host.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
This episode discusses the challenges that come with filming Narcos in residential areas, including having to employ different techniques to make the operation seem smaller and less sophisticated than it actually is.
16:57 - 22:57 (05:59)
Summary
This episode discusses the challenges that come with filming Narcos in residential areas, including having to employ different techniques to make the operation seem smaller and less sophisticated than it actually is.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares their experience when a German person they met was investigated in Culiacan, Mexico.
22:57 - 26:11 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience when a German person they met was investigated in Culiacan, Mexico.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Mexican drug cartels are reportedly lacing fentanyl with heroin, and chemists are brought over from China to teach them how to do it.
26:11 - 32:43 (06:31)
Summary
Mexican drug cartels are reportedly lacing fentanyl with heroin, and chemists are brought over from China to teach them how to do it. This is happening in labs across different cities in Mexico.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Despite positive response from law enforcement, the prevalence of drugs laced with fentanyl in the US remains unclear.
32:43 - 38:56 (06:12)
Summary
Despite positive response from law enforcement, the prevalence of drugs laced with fentanyl in the US remains unclear. However, personal accounts suggest that heroin is the most commonly found drug to be laced with the deadly substance.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The drug organizations in the US invest heavily in corrupt politicians and rely on the profits from their illegal activities to fund their operations.
38:56 - 43:21 (04:25)
Summary
The drug organizations in the US invest heavily in corrupt politicians and rely on the profits from their illegal activities to fund their operations. Any disruption in the supply chain could lead to a potential revolution in the country.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The hybrid between the mafia and insurgency is fascinating as we see them switch strategies and understand the power they hold in politics and economics, and not just in violent or corruption power.
43:21 - 49:02 (05:41)
Summary
The hybrid between the mafia and insurgency is fascinating as we see them switch strategies and understand the power they hold in politics and economics, and not just in violent or corruption power.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the difficulty in tracking drugs and criminal organizations that operate across borders in Mexico and suggests that Mexico needs to declare war on violence to see any change.
49:02 - 54:59 (05:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulty in tracking drugs and criminal organizations that operate across borders in Mexico and suggests that Mexico needs to declare war on violence to see any change.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A description of a tactical training camp in Culiacan where people wear military suits and receive instructions.
54:59 - 1:00:34 (05:35)
Summary
A description of a tactical training camp in Culiacan where people wear military suits and receive instructions.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Two people engaged in a heated conversation where one person insists that they do not need money to pick up an item, while the other person is insulted by the suggestion.
1:00:35 - 1:03:56 (03:21)
Summary
Two people engaged in a heated conversation where one person insists that they do not need money to pick up an item, while the other person is insulted by the suggestion.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A person expresses concern to someone who doesn't care about sending soldiers to die in the front lines and values their own status more than human life.
1:03:58 - 1:07:57 (03:59)
Summary
A person expresses concern to someone who doesn't care about sending soldiers to die in the front lines and values their own status more than human life.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Insurgency groups use various modes of transportation, including walking and ATVs, to reach desired target locations in the outskirts of Durango, where they gather intel and try to ambush Cartel Jalisco.
1:07:57 - 1:13:00 (05:02)
Summary
Insurgency groups use various modes of transportation, including walking and ATVs, to reach desired target locations in the outskirts of Durango, where they gather intel and try to ambush Cartel Jalisco.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In a disturbing clip, a member of the Cartagalisco Nueva Generación cartel is seen eating what appears to be the organs of a soldier they killed, as part of an initiation ritual to join the organization.
1:13:00 - 1:18:12 (05:12)
Summary
In a disturbing clip, a member of the Cartagalisco Nueva Generación cartel is seen eating what appears to be the organs of a soldier they killed, as part of an initiation ritual to join the organization. The clip was sent to the speaker, who asked to stop receiving gruesome content.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Mexican government's order to lower homicide rates has resulted in an escalation of violence between the Cartel Jalisco and the Mexican cartel, with the recent shooting at a funeral being a prime example.
1:18:12 - 1:25:51 (07:38)
Summary
The Mexican government's order to lower homicide rates has resulted in an escalation of violence between the Cartel Jalisco and the Mexican cartel, with the recent shooting at a funeral being a prime example.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts their surprise encounter with two cartel bosses in Culiacan, who spend the night smoking, drinking, and snorting drugs.
1:25:51 - 1:31:11 (05:20)
Summary
The speaker recounts their surprise encounter with two cartel bosses in Culiacan, who spend the night smoking, drinking, and snorting drugs.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A podcaster compares the work ethic of an immigrant who would do anything for the American Dream with that of Americans who are unwilling to work.
1:31:11 - 1:38:14 (07:02)
Summary
A podcaster compares the work ethic of an immigrant who would do anything for the American Dream with that of Americans who are unwilling to work. He argues that Americans take for granted the opportunities available to them and that they should consider what it would be like to live in a country where nothing is free.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker switched to writing for English magazines and outlets, and started producing more for US companies which led to a thriving career as a freelance journalist.
1:38:14 - 1:45:52 (07:37)
Summary
The speaker switched to writing for English magazines and outlets, and started producing more for US companies which led to a thriving career as a freelance journalist.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses their experiences reporting on the border between Mexico and Guatemala, including encountering individuals from various countries and seeking out truthful stories beyond media talking points.
1:45:52 - 1:54:06 (08:13)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experiences reporting on the border between Mexico and Guatemala, including encountering individuals from various countries and seeking out truthful stories beyond media talking points.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Journalists discussing the importance of knowledge of the use of arms when reporting in violent situations, and the planning and negotiating that goes into it.
1:54:06 - 1:59:56 (05:50)
Summary
Journalists discussing the importance of knowledge of the use of arms when reporting in violent situations, and the planning and negotiating that goes into it.
Episode#23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Gene site is a genetic test that analyzes variations in DNA, helping to gain insight on how a person may respond to various medications used to treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and reducing medication trial and error.
1:59:56 - 2:01:06 (01:09)
Summary
Gene site is a genetic test that analyzes variations in DNA, helping to gain insight on how a person may respond to various medications used to treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and reducing medication trial and error.