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Full Interview: Undercover Cartel Cop on Covert US Ops in Mexico & Mass Grave Discovery | Ed Calderon • 292 [03:10:49 | APR 11 2025 | Julian Dorey | https://lemmy.world/post/28202439]

Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 292 - Ed Calderon


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Main Topic:

The potential for a US intervention in Mexico and the possible consequences, framed as a potential "war plan" by the cartels.

Key Points:

  • US Invasion Plans Exist: Plans to invade Mexico are already documented and researched.
  • Cartel Capabilities: Cartel members possess advanced combat skills and experience, making a US intervention more difficult than some might assume.
  • Potential Incident as Justification: A staged or real incident on the US-Mexico border could be used to justify US military intervention. The speaker mentions warnings of cartel elements planning drone attacks on border patrol.
  • Economic Impact: A US intervention would have significant economic consequences for the US, including product shortages and workforce disruptions.
  • Cartel Response: Cartels could potentially form an insurgency, potentially with support from elements within the Mexican government.
  • Turning Cartels into Martyrs: US intervention could inadvertently transform cartel members into "freedom fighters" in the eyes of the local population, especially if there's collateral damage.
  • Mexican Military Capabilities: While technologically behind, the Mexican army is experienced and could pose a challenge.
  • Asymmetric Warfare: Cartels and other actors could employ asymmetric warfare tactics, such as poisoning drug supplies, targeting infrastructure, and using anti-aircraft weapons.
  • Targeted Drone Strikes: The speaker predicts targeted drone strikes against high-level cartel members, similar to the assassination of General Soleimani.
  • Economic Control: The speaker believes the US's true motivation is to control Mexico's economic future and exploit it as an industrial plant.
  • Bipartisan Support: Anti-cartel sentiment and potential action against cartels have bipartisan support in the US.
  • Questioning the Narrative: The speaker urges viewers to question the official narratives surrounding the drug war, immigration reform, and the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations.

Highlights:

  • The speaker emphasizes that a US intervention in Mexico would not be a "cakewalk" and that the US may underestimate the capabilities of its adversaries.
  • The speaker suggests that the US may be using the "war on cartels" as a pretext to exert greater control over Mexico's economic and political future.
  • The speaker highlights the potential for unintended consequences, such as turning cartel members into martyrs and destabilizing the region further.
  • The speaker points out the hypocrisy of US foreign policy and its role in creating the conditions that have led to the current situation in Mexico.

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Curiosity solved. JDP features diverse guests & topics including: Wild Stories, Current Events, Geopolitics, True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Tech, Investigative Journalism and much more. Hosted by Julian Dorey.

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