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Mexico's Cartels And The Alliances They've Built Within Colombia (5/28/24)
May 28, 2024 ·
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Mexican cartels have successfully established a foothold in Colombia and built alliances with local drug producers through a combination of strategic partnerships, leveraging economic influence, and exploiting weaknesses in local...
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Mexican cartels have successfully established a foothold in Colombia and built alliances with local drug producers through a combination of strategic partnerships, leveraging economic influence, and exploiting weaknesses in local governance and security. Here’s a summary of how this process has unfolded:
In this episode, we take a look at the siutation in Colombia and how the Mexican cartels, namely the Sinaloa cartel, have been able to solidify their position inside of the country. A scenario that would have been laughable in the past, is now a reality.
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bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
source:
Mexican Cartels Bolster Foothold and Alliances in Colombia - Diálogo Américas (dialogo-americas.com)
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- Strategic Alliances with Local Groups:
- Mexican cartels, particularly the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation Cartels, have formed alliances with Colombian armed groups and drug trafficking organizations (DTOs). These local groups include the National Liberation Army (ELN), remnants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and various criminal bands known as "BACRIM" (Bandas Criminales).
- These alliances allow Mexican cartels to secure reliable sources of coca and cocaine. They provide financial support, weapons, and logistical assistance to local groups in exchange for steady supplies of drugs.
- Economic Influence:
- The Mexican cartels inject significant financial resources into the Colombian drug trade. They buy large quantities of cocaine directly from Colombian producers, often paying in advance, which stabilizes the producers' income and reduces their financial risks.
- The cartels also invest in local economies, creating jobs and infrastructure, which fosters local support and loyalty.
- Control of Supply Chains:
- By establishing control over supply chains, from coca cultivation to cocaine production and export, Mexican cartels ensure a seamless flow of drugs. They provide expertise and technology to increase the efficiency of production.
- This control extends to transportation routes, where they use sophisticated logistics networks to move drugs from Colombia to Mexico and then to the United States and other international markets.
- Exploiting Governance and Security Weaknesses:
- Mexican cartels take advantage of weak governance and corruption in Colombia. They bribe officials, law enforcement, and military personnel to secure safe passage and protect their operations.
- In regions where the state’s presence is minimal, cartels fill the power vacuum by providing security and social services to local communities, further entrenching their influence.
- Violence and Intimidation:
- Violence and intimidation are used strategically to eliminate rivals and maintain control. The cartels are known for their brutality, which serves as a deterrent against opposition from other criminal groups or law enforcement.
- However, they also balance this with efforts to avoid excessive violence that could attract unwanted attention from the authorities or international community.
- In this episode, we take a look at the siutation in Colombia and how the Mexican cartels, namely the Sinaloa cartel, have been able to solidify their position inside of the country. A scenario that would have been laughable in the past, is now a realit
In this episode, we take a look at the siutation in Colombia and how the Mexican cartels, namely the Sinaloa cartel, have been able to solidify their position inside of the country. A scenario that would have been laughable in the past, is now a reality.
(commercial at 11:24)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
source:
Mexican Cartels Bolster Foothold and Alliances in Colombia - Diálogo Américas (dialogo-americas.com)
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