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ICYMI: A Car Bomb Goes Off In Guanajuato Amidst A Group Of National Guardsmen
Mexico's war on drugs refers to the ongoing conflict and efforts by the Mexican government to combat drug trafficking organizations operating within the country. The war on drugs in Mexico gained significant attention in the mid-2000s and has since resulted in widespread violence, human rights abuses, and social unrest.The roots of Mexico's drug war can be traced back to the 1980s and 1990s when drug cartels, mainly based in the northern states, began to grow in power and influence.
The cartels, such as the Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf Cartel, and Juarez Cartel, engaged in drug trafficking, organized crime, and corruption, posing a significant threat to Mexico's stability and security.The conflict escalated in 2006 when then-President Felipe Calderón launched a military-led crackdown on the drug cartels, deploying tens of thousands of troops across the country. This marked the official beginning of Mexico's war on drugs.
The government's objective was to dismantle the cartels, reduce drug-related violence, and restore public order.However, the intensified enforcement actions had unintended consequences. The aggressive approach led to a surge in violence as the cartels resisted the government's efforts, resulting in a cycle of retaliatory attacks, massacres, and the targeting of law enforcement officials, politicians, and journalists.
Innocent civilians have also been caught in the crossfire, leading to a significant loss of life and widespread human rights abuses.The drug war has exposed systemic issues within Mexico, including corruption within law enforcement agencies and the government, weak institutions, and socio-economic disparities. It has also fueled the growth of criminal organizations and the expansion of their activities beyond drug trafficking, such as extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking.
In this episode, we hear about a troubling new tactic used by the cartel that injured 8 Mexican national guardsman.
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Car Bomb Explodes In Mexican City Amid Escalating Cartel Turf War (latintimes.com)
- Duration:
- 15m
- Broadcast on:
- 12 Jul 2024
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See website for details. What's up, everyone? And welcome back to the program. As if things weren't bad enough in Guanoato, Mexico, now the cartels are using car bombs to blow up military and national guard troops who are posted in the area. And as the war continues to escalate, with the Cinelloa cartel and CJNG, you can expect more of a shift to more terrorist-style attacks using things such as IEDs and car bombs. It's all about intimidation, right? And the more that they can intimidate people, the more power they believe they're going to have. So to do that, you have to be ultra-violent in the world of ultra-violence. So they're always trying to go a level above what the next man did. And they're always trying to be more violent than their rivals. So what's more violent than using an IED or a car bomb to increase that intimidation and to get rid of your rivals at the same time? But there is no doubt that this is a concerning escalation and something that can really cause a lot of havoc in Mexico if it becomes something that is more widespread. Today's article is from the Latin Times and the headline. "Car bomb explodes in Mexican city amid escalating cartel turf war." This article was authored by Rohan Parakad. In an incident in the cartel control of Mexican city, in a parent booby trap or car bomb detonated, resulting in injuries to several officers of the National Guard. The officers approached the vehicle to inspect it before the explosion occurred. So it was remotely detonated, obviously. Somebody was probably watching the area so that when the National Guard troops or police approached the vehicle, they could detonate it. So they probably had a spotter somewhere on a roof or something like that with some binoculars. That way he could alert the people who were going to detonate the vehicle when the officers got close. The National Guard reported on Thursday that the incident took place late Wednesday in Salaya, a city located in the north central state of Guanajuato. The area has been plagued by a violent territorial dispute between the CJNG and Santa Rosa de Lima drug cartels that has persisted for years. The utilization of a car bomb with the intent to harm law enforcement personnel signifies a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between rival cartels. And think about how crazy it's going to be, not if but when they get some of these weapons that were earmarked for Ukraine. And you see how the pushback came fast and quick by the legacy media when it was reported that weapons were already in the pipeline. And that's because they've built this narrative around Ukraine where any criticism about what's going on over there gets you labeled as some kind of Russian supporter. But the reality is anytime you have a war zone and you have this many weapons going into a war zone, a lot of those weapons eventually are going to find their way into the hands of undesirables. Do you really think that there's no corruption in Ukraine? In is and was one of the most corrupt states in the whole entire world. And Zelensky, he ran on you know, getting rid of all these oligarchs and not stashing money here or there. Well it was found that he had money stashed overseas too. So look, my point is this, there's no kind of safeguard in Ukraine that's going to prevent these weapons from hitting the black market. And anyone who's telling you that is lying to you. And if you need a recent example, just take a look at the NATO weapons that were left in Afghanistan that are now being used by the Pakistani Taliban and other groups to cause all kinds of chaos in Afghanistan, in Kashmir and in Pakistan. That's called foreshadowing my friends and that's exactly what you're going to see with the weapons that have been earmarked for Ukraine. The incident has prompted some observers to draw parallels to a carbon explosion in 2010 which claimed the lives of three individuals in war as during the height of the drug war spanning from 2006 to 2012. And that was right after Felipe Calderon announced that Mexico was going to engage in this big drug war. And that's when the hornet's nest was really kicked over down in Mexico. Up until that point, sure there was a lot of violence but that violence was pretty much contained to anyone who was involved with cartel behavior. Now that's not the case. Whereas the cartels used to have a lot of business interests in places like bars and clubs and stuff like that, it would make the tourist corridors relatively safe. But the violence has even spilled into these tourist corridors and it really has no effect on business overall for the cartels because they're making so much money hand over fist with their other operations. So this younger generation of cartel bosses, they don't have any sort of guidelines or rulebook that they're following. If their rivals are at a bar and that bar happens to contain a bunch of tourists, they don't care they're going to go in and light the whole entire place up. According to reports, the National Guard officers were responding to a report regarding a parked vehicle that appeared to contain bodies. As they approached the vehicle, it detonated, causing the officers to be thrown by the force of the blast. So yeah, it definitely sounds like a spotter, right? Because if it was on a timer or something like that, it would be one hell of a coincidence for it to explode right as these National Guard officers approached it. At present, there is no immediate information available on the condition of the wounded officers, although it has been reported that at least three suffered significant injuries requiring hospitalization. Yeah, usually, when you get hit with an IED, it's not a good time. Over the past two decades, Mexican drug cartels have occasionally employed improvised explosive devices. However, according to security analyst David Sossato, Wednesday's car bomb incident in Guanajuato suggests a potential shift towards a more terrorist-style tactic. Sossato further noted that the explosion may highlight vulnerabilities within Mexico's National Guard, a quasi-military law enforcement agency established by President Andres Manuel Lopez-Obrador with the aim of combating criminal activities and maintaining public security. Well, they used to have the federalities, and those dudes were as big of crooks as the actual cartels. I've told the story a bunch of times now, but every time I go to Mexico, or used to go to Mexico, I should say, I was way more worried about the federalities than I ever was worried about a cartel or a drug dealer. In all my years of going to Mexico, never once did I have an issue with any of the citizens of Mexico, only with the federalities. But after 2006, when Felipe Calderon decided that it was time to go to war against the cartels, everything changed. These are high-impact actions that seek to create terror in the population and create massive coverage in the media and social media, Sossato said. Attacks with car bombs allow gangs to cause casualties among their rivals with no risk, making such bombs as cheap and low risk. And that's why you see these tactics used by terrorist groups all over the world. It doesn't cost much to create an IED or a car bomb, and when that cheap-ass device you use can blow up a tank or take out five or six troops, well you're doing a good job as far as resources go. So when you're up against it and you're fighting against a superior force, you have to do whatever you have to do as far as tactics to try and even the playing field. And these terrorist organizations like ISIS and Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, they've all perfected it. They know exactly how to use these IEDs to maximum effect to cause maximum casualties. Now can you imagine if we start seeing car bombs blowing up all over the place in Mexico? What kind of disaster that's going to be? According to security analyst David Sossato, police in Sileia, who have tragically lost around a dozen colleagues since the start of the year, generally exercise greater caution when approaching abandoned vehicles. However, on Wednesday, the National Guard officers apparently fell into the trap set by the perpetrators. The use of bomb-dropping drones and improvised explosive devices by rival drug cartels in the neighboring state of Michoacan has been observed for the past couple of years. We've talked about this before as well. They're using drones, ones that you can buy at like, you know, Best Buyer or whatever, and then they're converting those drones into bomb-carrying devices. And then they're using them on their enemies or they're using them on the authorities to a great effect. Additionally, there have been previous instances of suspicious explosions in Guanajuato indicating the presence of such dangerous tactics in the region. During his press briefing on Thursday, President Amlo stated his willingness to investigate the state police officials as demanded by the gang, but he emphasized that the release of the abducted officers must occur first. The president has consistently expressed his belief that Mexico's issue of drug cartel violence is being effectively managed and decreasing. Uh, what? Amlo is living in a completely different world. I know a lot of people dig the guy, and hey, that's great. But as far as his performance goes, when it comes to what's going on with cartels and the violence, he's not doing very well in my opinion. And all you have to do is look at the way these battles have increased since he's taken office. An official message from Medicare. A new law is helping me save more money on prescription drug costs. You may be able to save too. With Medicare's extra help program, my premium is zero and my out-of-pocket costs are low. Who should apply single people making less than $23,000 a year or a married couple who make less than $31,000 a year. Even if you don't think you qualify, it pays to find out. Go to ssa.gov/extrahelp paid for by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Hey, everyone. 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Amlow said, "We are going to investigate the conduct of these three officials, but first they have to release them." On Wednesday, he warned the gang to release the kidnapped officers, or I'm going to tell on them to their fathers and grandfathers. Imagine that's the way he's approaching this? Nothing funny about having people kidnapped, nothing funny about having officials in the hands of cartel members, so save the stupid commentary and get to work. It appears that on Thursday, during his address, Amlow briefly mentioned the kidnapping incident, but then proceeded to discuss unrelated topics such as his breakfast menu and playing a tape of his favorite news song to influence the musical preferences of young people. It's nice to see Amlow has his priorities straight here, huh? The explosion in Guanajuato coincided with a separate incident in the border state of Shihuahua. In the town of Guachochi, authorities reported the discovery of two burned-out vehicles and the death of eight individuals indicating an apparent clash between drug cartels. Guachochi is situated in a mountainous region near the border of the states of Sinaloa and Durango. The area where the incident occurred is recognized for its drug cartel presence and drug production activities. So whenever there is an attack like this in Mexico, the rival cartel is going to have to respond and they're going to have to respond in force because they can't let anyone think that their rival is more intimidating than them, so I can only imagine what sort of retaliations in store for not only the cartel, but for the people of Guanajuato. And with the introduction of something like a car bomb or IEDs, you're talking about moving this battle, this war between the cartels and the government into a whole new stratosphere. 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