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July 24, 2023
Title: New Conservative US/Mexico Policy Coalition at the Texas Public Policy Foundation
Topic: US/Mexico Relations
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Joshua Treviño is the Chief of Intelligence and Research for the
Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the new
Conservative US/Mexico Policy Coalition at the TPPF, calling on lawmakers to
acknowledge a new understanding regarding the current state of Mexico and the
need for American policy to reflect that reality.
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here to read key points about the Coalition and
here for the full statement.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the Mexican government currently an ally and partner of the US?
Has the Mexican government failed in its obligation to exercise full sovereignty over its own territory? Joshua discusses new research from the US government which shows 35-40% of Mexican territories are now under the control of cartels – and that number is increasing every day.
Is there evidence that the cartels and the Mexican government work hand-in-hand?
Is the Mexican government allowing cartels to use Mexican territory as a base of operations against the US? Joshua reveals that the current Mexican President has publicly expressed his willingness to defend the cartels from any American action.
Are cartels along the southern border better armed than most of the American Border Security Agents and other American law enforcement agencies?
For decades, the US has had a good trade relationship with Mexico. Is this relationship in danger due to the overwhelming cartel activity? Joshua says: “We cannot wreck our society and our democratic civics on the altar of that trade.”
Is every home and family in America negatively impacted by cartels who freely operate south of our border?
Is it our government’s responsibility to ensure the safety of all US citizens?
Why is the Texas Public Policy Foundation involved in this issue? Joshua reminds us that elections are important and we must contact our elected representatives on this important issue.
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June 13, 2023
Title: TPPF Report: Mexican Migration Project
Topic: Immigration
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
America is a nation comprised of many people with different cultural, religious, and political habits and principles. But where do immigrants come from? Where are they going? What are their political beliefs?
Today, Joshua Trevino discusses the latest Texas Public Policy Foundation report “Mexican Migration Project” detailing their groundbreaking research about immigration to the United States.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have we surrendered to using the word “migrant” for all forms of non-nationals residing in the US? Joshua explains why the
TPPF does not refer to all non-nationals as “migrants” – and for good reason!
Is it impossible to know how many Mexican nationals currently live in the US?
Is Mexico a nation comprised of many people with different cultural, religious, and political habits and principles? Joshua explains why it is important to understand what part of Mexico they originate from and what part of the US they migrate to.
Are there economic diversities in the different regions of Mexico?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - TPPF Report: Mexican Migration Project
Topic: Immigration
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do the immigrants coming to America from different regions in Mexico have
varying religious beliefs?
Why are the political beliefs of immigrants in liberal states different from
those living in more Conservative states, such as Texas? Are those living in
liberal states beginning to change their political beliefs?
What is the average age of migrants in California and Texas?
Is there a difference in the political makeup of the Hispanic population in El
Paso compared to the Rio Grande Valley? This answer might surprise you!
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March 20, 2023
Title: Are Mexican Drug Cartels Really Terrorist Organizations?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
We can no longer afford to ignore the drug cartels and gangs invading the United States from Mexico. It is time to label them for what they really are: terrorist organizations.
Today, Joshua Trevino discusses his latest report “Designating Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations”.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a cartel? Is up to 35-40% of Mexico under direct cartel rule?
Are the Mexican drug cartels exerting pressure on the Mexican government, Mexican policing agencies, and even the Mexican military? Joshua reveals that they are quite often one-in-the-same, giving several examples.
Is a wave of violence increasing in Mexico, along our Southern border, and even in the US?
Has the increasing influence of the Mexican drug cartels brought Mexico to the precipice of the status of being a narco-state? Joshua explains what a “narco-state” is and gives a brief history of how they are achieving this “status”.
Are the Mexican drug cartels directly threatening Texas families and communities?
Why should Mexican drug cartels be labeled “terrorist organizations”? Joshua explains that this would enable law enforcement and the military in the US to use additional tools against them on both sides of the border. He further explains that the Mexican drug cartels have a political agenda and absolutely fall under the definition as terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Does the current Mexican government oppose the US using force against the drug cartels?
Can we trust the Mexican officials who say they are trying to curb the drug cartels? Joshua says: “This is the question that has plagued US-Mexico cooperation for decades now.”
Why do some people argue against Mexican drug cartels being labeled terrorist organizations? Joshua discusses some of their most recent research (link above).
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has already labeled Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. Can he send the National Guard or the Texas Highway Patrol south of the border?
Where do we go from here? Joshua discusses several bills that have been filed in the Texas Legislature and urges people to contact their Elected Representatives in Austin. The number is: 512.463.4630
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October 5, 2022
Title: The Mexican State-Cartel Nexus
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Josh Treviño is the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the
Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Josh discusses the TPPF’s latest
report about a possible connection between the Mexican government and drug
cartels.
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here to read the full report.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has there been an increase in criminal activity, especially violence, used by Mexican drug cartels over the past 50 years?
Has the Mexican government demonstrated a mixed history of dealing with the cartels, alternating between nonchalance, inefficiency, and even collusion?
The United States has invested money and manpower to help the Mexican government fight and eliminate the cartels and their drug trade. Has the mutual cooperation been dependent on the inclination of the administrations in power? Joe Treviño believes that the problem will only get worse as the Biden Administration blatantly ignores the problem at the border.
Is there evidence of bribes received by high-ranking Mexican government officials from drug cartel members?
Was one Mexican official charged with taking $450,000 per MONTH in bribes from drug cartels?
Do the actions and inactions of the Mexican government place US citizens at risk? Joe Treviño uses the Fentanyl crisis as one example and reveals that Texas border county Sheriffs are subcontracting out their offices to drug cartels! He says: “What is happening in Mexico is a warning to the rest of us… It is imperative for us is to act.”
Are Mexican gangs prevalent in nearly every city in Texas?
What must We the People demand of our State and Federal Governments? Joe Treviño believes the number one priority of our government right now should be securing the border.
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September 26, 2022
Title: The Mexican State-Cartel Nexus
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Josh Treviño is the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the
Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Josh discusses the TPPF’s latest
report about a possible connection between the Mexican government and drug
cartels.
Click
here to read the full report.
Click here for more from Josh Trevino.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has there been an increase in criminal activity, especially violence, used by Mexican drug cartels over the past 50 years?
Has the Mexican government demonstrated a mixed history of dealing with the cartels, alternating between nonchalance, inefficiency, and even collusion?
The United States has invested money and manpower to help the Mexican government fight and eliminate the cartels and their drug trade. Has the mutual cooperation been dependent on the inclination of the administrations in power? Joe Treviño believes that the problem will only get worse as the Biden Administration blatantly ignores the problem at the border.
Is there evidence of bribes received by high-ranking Mexican government officials from drug cartel members?
Was one Mexican official charged with taking $450,000 per MONTH in bribes from drug cartels?
Do the actions and inactions of the Mexican government place US citizens at risk? Joe Treviño uses the Fentanyl crisis as one example and reveals that Texas border county Sheriffs are subcontracting out their offices to drug cartels! He says: “What is happening in Mexico is a warning to the rest of us… It is imperative for us is to act.”
Are Mexican gangs prevalent in nearly every city in Texas?
What must We the People demand of our State and Federal Governments? Joe Treviño believes the number one priority of our government right now should be securing the border.
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January 12, 2022
Title: Will Mexican Elites Save Mexico – or Abandon It?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 3
New guest Joshua Trevino is the Chief of Intelligence and Research
at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he explains why we, in America, should pay attention to the major drug cartel, “El Chapo”, warning: “We in Texas have to sit up and take notice because it won’t stay south forever.”
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is going on with Mexico? Joshua reminisces of the days when, as a child, his family could just go to Mexico for lunch. Not anymore!
What is a “cartel”? Joshua describes the infamous “El Chapo” cartel.
Is El Chapo Guzman now a permanent guest of the US government at a maximum-security prison?
When did the Mexican national police attempt to arrest one of El Chapo’s sons? Who “freed” him from jail?
Does the cartel have more men, bigger guns, more firepower, and more will-power? Joshua explains that these cartel members aren’t just thugs and criminals; many are professionals and even high-ranking officials.
Back to El Chapo’s son… Who ordered the release of El Chapo’s son? Listen closely! This is insane!
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Will Mexican Elites Save Mexico – or Abandon It?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What happened before the Mexican election held on June 6, 2021? Joshua explains
what we do and don’t know about kidnappings and bloody assassinations in
Sinaloa.
Have police forces in Texas cooperated with and been infiltrated by Mexican
cartels?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Will Mexican Elites Save Mexico – or Abandon It?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels
Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it estimated that drug cartels control up to 40% of Mexico?
Why should we care what is happening in Mexico? Joshua explains that there will
not be any institution that will be immune, saying: “By the time we wake up
to the wolf at our door, it’s too late.”
Is there true civil and criminal justice, freedom, and prosperity for all
Mexican citizens?
Is it our responsibility to help Mexico and its citizens?
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