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Chapters & Sections (114)
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0:04
Background on the 1990s Mexican Cartels
1:01
Abandoning Intros and Discussing Cartel Creation
1:32
Genesis of the Mexican Cartels and Evolution Over Time
3:37
Regional Outposts and Initial Cartel Structure
4:10
Tijuana's Strategic Location for Contraband Introduction
4:42
Guzman's Competence and Nepotism in Cartel Operations
5:14
Guzman's Reputation for Efficiency and Loyalty
6:15
Fragmentation of Cartels Following Feliz Gallardo's Death
14:34
Guzman's Gravitas and the Source of Supply
15:04
Triggering a War and Selecting Obama
15:35
Arrangement with Other Groups in Caloa
16:07
Guzman's Group and its Revenue Streams
17:10
Caloa's Disadvantage in Border Crossings
18:11
Cartel's Use of Decoy Loads and Probability of Success
19:46
Guzman's Operatives in Tiana and Early Operations
20:47
Police Corruption and Protection of Cartel Loads
21:47
Nightclub Violence and Obama's Wife
22:19
Tunnel Discovery and Consequences
22:50
Smuggling Mechanism and DEA Intervention
23:21
Tunnel Construction and War Escalation
28:36
The Knockoff Event and Its Significance
29:08
Guerrero's Operation and Involvement with Oel Cardinas
30:12
Escorting Trucks and Paying Off Law Enforcement
31:46
Using School Buses to Move Product
32:16
Transition to Smaller Loads and Infrastructure Requirements
32:46
Impact of NAFTA on Border Crossings and Traffic
33:16
Cartel Control of Key Assets and Logistics
34:17
Money Laundering and Control of Financial Infrastructure
35:51
Radar System and Military Control
36:22
Bribes and Green-Lit Operations
36:54
Impenetrable Operation and General's Promotion
37:56
Zambada Takes Over Control
39:31
Coronell's maritime route and Valencia's role in the supply chain
40:02
Valencia's Visionary approach to synthetic compounds and relationship with Dzula
40:34
Zambada Guzman's operation in LA County and division of the city
41:39
Valencia's group supplying synthetic material to LA traffickers and ties with Orange County Triads
43:41
Partnership with Nacho Konell and Expansion into Synthetic Drugs
44:12
Establishment of Industrial-Scale Labs in the Jungles
44:43
Consolidation of Power and Profits
45:14
Life in Mexican Prison and Privileges
47:20
Prison Conditions and Luxury for Inmates
47:51
Comparison of Drug Traffickers' Business Operations
48:24
Importation and Distribution Roles in Drug Trafficking
48:57
Government Attribution of Drug Trafficking Activity
49:30
Notoriety and Public Perception of Drug Traffickers
50:02
Rise of a New Power in the Gulf Cartel
50:33
Cardin's Relationship with a Former Military Personnel and Building a Security Detail
51:04
Recruiting Special Forces from the Mexican Military
51:34
Scaling Up Enforcement and Consolidating Control
53:08
The Formation of a Paramilitary Force and Its Impact on Organized Crime
54:10
Eagle Pass and Cartel Alliances Formed
54:41
Business Ties and Survival Fight
55:11
Zetas' Military Success and Cohesion
57:16
Planning and Execution of Guzman's Escape
58:17
Guzman's Release and Meeting with Zam's Brothers
58:49
Forming an Alliance with the DEA-Informant Lawyer
59:20
Bribing the Warden and Escaping to a Helicopter
59:53
Forming El Cartel, the Pacific Cartel or Federation
1:00:58
Military Wing and Enforcers
1:01:29
Information Sharing with DEA and US Attorney's Office
1:01:59
Trust Issues with Tijuana Police
1:03:01
Trap Set for Zambada and Assassination Attempt
1:03:32
Betrayal and Elimination of Cartel Leaders
1:04:34
Using Relationships to Gain Release
1:05:07
Arrest and Decapitation of Tiana Cartel Leadership
1:05:39
Massive Arrests and Destabilization of Cartel
1:06:11
Control and Expansion of Cartel Territory
1:06:42
Battle and Information Sharing in Cartel Operations
1:07:44
Battle Tactics and Reinforcements
1:08:16
Violent Conflicts and Cartel Leadership
1:09:17
Caloa's Expansion and Power Shift
1:09:48
Guzman's Decision-Making and Scandalous Moves
1:11:25
Amad Cadia's Bribery and Political Protection
1:11:57
Brother Takes Over, Power Struggles and Inheritance
1:12:27
Double Crossings, Alliances, and War Escalation
1:13:29
Murder of Rodo, Launching Another War
1:14:32
Arrogance and Financial Backing for Cartel Activities
1:15:33
Guzman's Head of Group Taken Out and Subsequent Struggle
1:16:03
Massive Personal Vendettas and Cartel Breakaway
1:16:34
Guzman's Group Launches War Against Authorities
1:17:37
Lawyer Hands Off Responsibility to Zamada
1:18:38
Government Deals and National Security Privilege
1:19:09
Zambada's Deal and Government Protection
1:19:40
Guzman's Power and Destabilization of Core Cuala
1:21:14
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