What the End of Deep State General El Mencho Means for America

Lara interviews Jaeson Jones, former Texas DPS captain and cartel expert, about the killing of CJNG leader "El Mencho" and the violent fallout across Mexico. They discuss how cartels have evolved into global terrorist organizations, the implications of U.S. terrorism designations, and the challenges facing both Mexican and U.S. authorities. Jason stresses the importance of dismantling entire cartel networks rather than just arresting individuals, highlighting the complex, international scope of cartel operations and the urgent need for unified, innovative strategies to combat them.

00:00:00 Cartel Terrorist Designation: How Trump Changed the War on Drugs

00:02:17 The Death of El Mencho: Why Mexico Erupted in Violence

00:05:30 Mexican Military Heroism: Inside the Battle Against Cartel Power

00:09:10 Fractured Cartels: Revenge, Fear, and Mexico’s Pivotal Moment

00:12:38 Cartel Tactics: Hostage Crises and Government Response

00:16:22 The Real Story: Mexican Special Ops vs U.S. Involvement

00:21:30 CJNG’s Rise: Militarization, Global Reach, and the Valencia Connection

00:27:04 Beyond Drugs: Cartel Expansion into Mining, Oil, and Industrial Theft

00:31:58 Drug Warfare: China, Fentanyl, and the Weaponization of Addiction

00:39:49 Information Warfare: Propaganda & Legalization Myths

00:49:02 Cartel Firepower: Military-Grade Weapons, Drones, and Global Arms

00:55:05 Destroying the Network: Phase Two, “The Company,” and Total Elimination