Fentanyl and Cartels
Ed discusses the evolution of heroin and the impact of fentanyl on drug potency and trafficking. He highlights the unique relationship between Chinese authorities and drug cartels, suggesting a level of complicity or negligence that allows these operations to thrive. The conversation reveals the complexities of supply chains and the ongoing challenges posed by organized crime in Mexico.In this clip
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Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels | Lex Fridman Podcast #346
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