Benjamin T. Smith
Professor of Latin American history at the University of Warwick, specializing in the history of Mexico and author of "The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade."
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Feb 23, 2026 • 23min
Can Mexico contain cartel violence before the World Cup?
Benjamin Smith, historian of the Mexican drug trade. Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, expert on transnational crime and firearms trafficking. Deborah Bonello, investigative reporter on organised crime. They discuss the violent CJNG backlash after El Mencho’s death. They cover blockades and burnings, cartel show-of-force tactics, military raids and political timing, US-Mexico security ties, and risks as the World Cup approaches.
