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May 9, 2023

Title: Mexico’s President Sides with the Cartels
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should the American military forcefully cross the southern border into Mexico to stop dangerous drug cartels?

Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Greg discusses the serious cartel situation that is no longer just south of the American border, but within nearly every city, town, and suburb of our great country.

Greg says: “If we do not take it [the fight] to Mexico…we will lose. And eventually the corruption and the violence that we see every day in Mexico will become commonplace in America.”

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

It is estimated that organized crime, drug traffickers, and human smugglers control 30-40% of Mexico. Do average Mexican citizen accept living in such fear and lawlessness?

Is criminal activity, drugs, and human/sex slavery being exported to America by cartels roaming freely in Mexico? Greg discusses the out-of-control cartels that are even taking over the immigrants who are trying to cross the border legally. He also reveals how many women disappear on their way to America from Mexico.

Where is the outrage from the Left and the MSM on this issue?

Should the US government designate the cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)?

Should the US use military send troops to hinder and breakup the cartels in Mexico? Can the state of Texas use military force to do the same? Greg explains why he believes that Texas should let the US military handle the situation on the southern side.

Is it time for the Mexican government to choose a side?

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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”. 

Click here for more from Joshua Trevino, the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the 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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Title: How Porous Borders Fuel Human Trafficking in the United States
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Selene Rodriguez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Cartels are making $20 BILLION a year smuggling PEOPLE across the border. $20 BILLION FOR PEOPLE!

When asked about this serious problem, President Biden said: “There are more important things going on.” Click here for video proof!

Selene Rodriguez is the Assistant Director of Federal Affairs at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Selene discusses the ever-growing problem of human smuggling and why the government must take immediate action.

Click here to read Selene’s latest op-ed on this topic.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Selene grew up near the Southern Border. Have conditions changed over the years? How bad is it today? Selene gives a brief description of the scariest changes.

Is the Left doing anything to stop human smuggling?

Mexican citizens and others from South America are not the only people being smuggled across the southern border. How much are people from China paying cartels to smuggle them into the US? Is there also a crisis at the Canadian border?

Who are the cartels? Selene explains how much power they have gained over the past few years, taking over much of the Mexican government and police force. She also discusses a new initiative by the TPPF: “Secure and Sovereign Texas”.

Are the Mexican cartels armed with more guns and ammunition than the border guards? Do they also have better technology available?

Is drug smuggling also a profit center for the cartels? Selene reveals some scary statistics! Listen close and don’t ignore or downplay this problem!!

Do the cartels control the Mexican towns and countryside south of our southern border?

How can we become involved in combatting human smuggling in America? Click here to support the Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to protect individual liberty for all Texans.

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January 17, 2023

Title: How Porous Borders Fuel Human Trafficking in the United States
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Selene Rodriguez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Cartels are making $20 BILLION a year smuggling PEOPLE across the border. $20 BILLION FOR PEOPLE!

When asked about this serious problem, President Biden said: “There are more important things going on.” Click here for video proof!

Selene Rodriguez is the Assistant Director of Federal Affairs at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Selene discusses the ever-growing problem of human smuggling and why the government must take immediate action.

Click here to read Selene’s latest op-ed on this topic.

Click here to read more from Selene Rodriquez.

Click here for more information about the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Selene grew up near the Southern Border. Have conditions changed over the years? How bad is it today? Selene gives a brief description of the scariest changes.

Is the Left doing anything to stop human smuggling?

Mexican citizens and others from South America are not the only people being smuggled across the southern border. How much are people from China paying cartels to smuggle them into the US? Is there also a crisis at the Canadian border?

Who are the cartels? Selene explains how much power they have gained over the past few years, taking over much of the Mexican government and police force. She also discusses a new initiative by the TPPF: “Secure and Sovereign Texas”.

Are the Mexican cartels armed with more guns and ammunition than the border guards? Do they also have better technology available?

Is drug smuggling also a profit center for the cartels? Selene reveals some scary statistics! Listen close and don’t ignore or downplay this problem!!

Do the cartels control the Mexican towns and countryside south of our southern border?

How can we become involved in combatting human smuggling in America? Click here to support the Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to protect individual liberty for all Texans.

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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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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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