Fentanyl and Money Laundering
The conversation reveals the alarming rise of industrial-level pill presses in Mexico, producing counterfeit pain medications laced with fentanyl. This crisis is exacerbated by China's role in money laundering, facilitating the flow of illicit funds back to Mexico. As the drug war evolves, the complexities of international relations and intelligence operations come into play, highlighting the challenges faced by both countries.In this clip
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Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels | Lex Fridman Podcast #346
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