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Why Taking Out a Cartel Boss Probably Won't Stop the Violence (Or The Drugs)
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
The killing of Mexican cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes shocked the country and set off cartel violence in the streets, trapping American tourists in the process. However, experts say the operation could say even more about President Donald Trump’s war on drugs than Mexico’s.
For more: The death of ‘El Mencho’ exposed the reach of Mexico’s cartel crisis. Will US tourists stay away?
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Guest: Steven Dudley, InSight Crime co-founder
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Photo: @morelifediares via REUTERS
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