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Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc

IRONCLAD
Mexico
Drug Trafficking
Sinaloa Cartel
Fentanyl
Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Cartel Violence
United States
Drug War
Community Support Initiatives
Narcotrafficking
El Mencho
CJNG
Political Corruption
Crude Oil Theft
Mexican Cartels
Investigative Journalism
ICE
Organized Crime
U.s.-Mexico Border
Trump Administration

Cartel violence. Kidnappings. Disappearances. The headlines don’t tell the full story. Borderland: Dispatches, an IRONCLAD Original, delivers raw, on-the-ground updates from Mexico’s cartel war. Hosted by investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, the series offers real-time snapshots of a conflict reshaping the future of both Mexico and the U.S. With rare access to traffickers, law enforcement, and... more

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Investigative journalist with a focus on cartel violence and organized crime, delivering raw, firsthand accounts from the frontline of the drug war in Mexico.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
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    I found you on Shawn Ryan’s podcast. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m praying for you and your support staff.

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    eoughh
    United States23 days ago
  • Great reporter

    I listen to this podcast on my way to work. It’s excellent journalism a lot of information. Thank you.

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    5
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    United Statesa month ago
  • South Texas

    Journalism at its finest, the raw unadulterated truth is given on each and every episode.

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    5
    Oblique00
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent show!

    Brave, insightful reporting!! I look forward to this show every week!

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    United States2 months ago
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    Found you from being on with Shawn Ryan . Be careful out there and keep telling us the truth

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Chaos Continues in Sinaloa: El Mayo, Los Chapitos, CJNG Connections, and Who's the Next Kingpin
Q: How do you see the power dynamic looking in Sinaloa?
In the next 6 to 12 months, CJNG is likely to have a strong presence in Sinaloa, and if Iván Archivaldo is taken out, Los Chapitos would cease to exist as a significant faction.
How a Cartel Hacker Tracked U.S. Officials Using Cameras and Phone Records
Q: Why wasn't this FBI official taking the precautions to ensure that the security cameras around, or rather, the people he was meeting with, were not going to be detected?
The FBI official likely failed to consider the presence of surveillance cameras in Mexico City, compromising the safety of informants and the integrity of the investigations.

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Focusing on the ongoing cartel war in Mexico, this series provides gripping and unfiltered accounts from the frontline of drug-related violence and crime. Through the eyes of investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, listeners gain insight into the stark realities surrounding kidnappings, disappearances, and drug trafficking—as well as the socio-economic conditions that fuel such violence. Episodes feature firsthand narratives from traffickers, law enforcement officials, and civilians, revealing the complexities and human tragedies intertwined with cartel operations. The content is likely to resonate with those interested in crime, social issues, and current affairs, providing not just news but an in-depth exploration of a vital issue facing... more

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