Julian Dorey Podcast #292 - Undercover Cartel Cop on Mass Grave Discovery & Covert US Ops in Mexico | Ed Calderon
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Apr 11, 2025 
Ed Calderon, a former cartel cop and security expert with extensive experience along the Mexican border, shares gripping insights into the dark world of cartels. He reveals the chilling connection between cannabis legalization and escalating cartel violence, highlights the tragic stories behind mass grave discoveries, and addresses U.S.-Mexico relations impacted by historical corruption. Calderon also sheds light on human trafficking, the influence of politics on crime, and the dire circumstances faced by those caught in the crossfire.
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Sinaloa Cartel's U.S. Ties
- The Sinaloa cartel, arguably the Los Angeles cartel, has deep roots in the U.S.
- El Mayo Zambada, a key figure, operated for decades with suspected agreements on both sides of the border.
El Mayo's Abduction
- El Mayo Zambada's abduction involved a staged meeting, a plane to the U.S., and multiple agencies.
- Ed Calderon suggests this points to a U.S. covert operation.
Cartels as a Resource
- Julian Dorey suggests the U.S. government viewed cartels as a resource rather than a threat.
- This allowed them to exploit cartel access for national security purposes.