Inside The CIA's Secret Cartel War — And The Raid That Killed 2 Officers
On today's episode, Katarina breaks down a reported CIA-linked operation in Chihuahua, Mexico, that ended in a deadly crash during a major meth lab bust, and the conflicting accounts coming out of Mex...
24 Apr 20min
Mexico’s Narco Governors — The Power Behind the Cartels
On today's episode, Katarina breaks down the political figures accused of helping Mexico’s most powerful cartels thrive. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: GHOSTBED: ...
16 Apr 28min
CJNG’s Next Chapter: The American Citizen Now Leading the Cartel
Following the fall of El Mencho, CJNG’s transition of power has been far more seamless than many expected. In this episode, Katarina breaks down the rise of El 03, a U.S.-born successor with deep tie...
9 Apr 23min
The New Cartel War Is Happening in U.S. Federal Court
From Rafael Caro Quintero to El Mayo-linked leadership, several cartel figures are now facing proceedings in U.S. federal court. Katarina examines the recent wave of transfers from Mexico to the U.S.,...
2 Apr 34min
On the Ground in Jalisco, Mexico: Inside the Ongoing Threat of CJNG Violence
Producer’s note: This episode is best experienced visually. To see the full context of Katarina’s reporting, including locations, narco messages, and on-the-ground scenes, head over to our YouTube cha...
27 Mar 18min
Inside El Mencho’s Compound After the Raid: What the Scene Reveals
Katarina is on the ground in Mexico, inside the compound of El Mencho just days after the reported raid that killed him. But something doesn’t add up. As she walks the scene, the physical eviden...
20 Mar 20min
Iran and Chinese Migrants Using VIP Cartel Smuggling Routes — Security Risks in the U.S.
On this episode, Katarina sits down with independent journalist Jorge Ventura to discuss his exclusive reporting on cartel smuggling networks along the California border. He explains how migrants f...
12 Mar 24min
El Mencho Is Dead — But the Crime Scene Raises Questions
On today’s episode, Katarina just returned from Jalisco, where she visited the cabin compound where CJNG leader El Mencho was reportedly killed. She shares what she saw on the ground and previews her ...
5 Mar 30min
