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"Buried In Mass Graves!"- Inside Mexico's Secret Cartel KILLING FIELDS, Missing Persons Epidemic

In this episode with journalist Jorge Ventura, we break down what’s really happening at the U.S.–Mexico border, Trump’s deportation strategy, and the hidden crisis fueling cartel power. From mass deportation plans and urban ICE operations to cartel smuggling networks and the shocking rise in global migrants, this conversation goes far beyond the headlines. We also dive deep into one of the most disturbing stories rarely covered in mainstream media — Mexico’s missing persons crisis — where thousands are disappearing and families are forced to search for mass graves on their own. This is a raw, on-the-ground look at immigration, cartels, and the future of U.S. policy in Latin America. Topics Covered: -Why border crossings dropped — and why they’re rising again -Trump’s deportation strategy and why it backfired -Inside ICE operations in cities like Minneapolis -How cartels smuggle migrants from China, the Middle East, and beyond -The role of countries like Nicaragua in global migration routes -Media narratives vs reality at the border -Mexico’s missing persons crisis (200,000+ disappeared) -Cartel forced labor, recruitment, and human trafficking -U.S. foreign policy, CIA involvement, and future military possibilities Go Support Jorge! YouTube: @Venturareports IG: https://www.instagram.com/jorgeventuratv/ 00:00 Mexico's Disappeared: The Missing Persons Crisis 04:48 Cartels, Kidnapping, and Community Power 07:26 Border Policy Shifts: Trump vs. Biden 13:01 Cartels & Special Interest Migrants at the Border 18:42 Fears of Terror Cells and Cartel Smuggling 25:23 How Cartels Use Forced Labor and Disappearances 34:43 Inside Parent Search Groups & Mass Graves 42:45 The Economics Behind Kidnappings and Forced Labor 49:22 Cartel Networks, S*x Trade & Exploitation 54:57 US-Mexico Relations and Military Involvement? 01:01:41 Mass Deportation Pushback: The Minneapolis Story 01:13:39 Protests, Community Resistance & Political Impact 01:20:44 International Shifts: Foreign Policy and Mexico's Future 01:27:30 The Scope of Corruption, Disappearances, and Daily Life 01:34:02 Reporting in Mexico: Human Stories & Lost Voices 01:39:39 Continuing the Coverage: Future Investigations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I Got In A High Speed Chase With The Feds | Ep #8

Johnny describes the day he got arrested-- a high-speed chase with the Portland Police, trying to bribe the cops, and getting interrogated by the DEA. Finally, he gets charged with federal drug charg...

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I Was A Tourist Selling Cocaine In Medellin | Ep #7

Johnny describes his time living in Colombia, where he flourished selling coke to tourists, paid off the police, rubbed shoulders with the most powerful drug cartel in the world, and fell in love. L...

3 Marras 202235min

I Was Forced To Smuggle Drugs In Prison | Ep. #6

Johnny breaks down day-to-day life in a maximum-security prison, including shot-callers and their function on the yard, how drugs get smuggled in and the underground drug economy, the types of weapons...

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I Witnessed A Murder My First Day In Maximum-Security Prison | Ep #5

Johnny describes his first day inside of a maximum-security prison, including a brutal fight that ended in death- as well as meeting his cellmate Jimmy, a top shotcaller at the Two Rivers Correctional...

20 Loka 202237min

This is how the modern cocaine industry actually works | Ep. #4

Johnny breaks down from A to Z the modern cocaine business, from street sales to mid level trafficking to the new kingpins of Europe and the power of the Sinaloa Cartel. He also tells his own story o...

14 Loka 202233min

This Is Exactly How You Should Launder Money | Ep #3

Johnny breaks down exactly money laundering works, describes his failures as a drug money launderer, and explains the best ways to launder money and the ultimate goal of being a gangster. Learn m...

6 Loka 202226min

This Is How You Smuggle Marijuana Across The Country | Ep #2

Johnny breaks down exactly how he smuggled pot across the country, from picking up product from the Cartel growers in Northern California, to transporting it on the highway back up to Portland, and fi...

2 Loka 202233min

Marijuana Trafficking: Then Vs. Now

Johnny talks about getting his start in the marijuana business back in 2004 and his ascent through the ranks of the game until he finally made a million dollars before getting arrested and sent to pri...

22 Syys 202241min