José Luis Granados Ceja

José Luis Granados Ceja, the head of the Drop Site News Latin America desk, joins Krystal to dissect Trump's bold claims about the U.S. running Venezuela after the alleged kidnapping of Maduro. They discuss the logistical challenges of a military occupation, the strategic interests of U.S. companies in Venezuelan oil, and the implications for regional stability. José warns of the human costs involved and critiques the focus on foreign interventions over domestic priorities, emphasizing the need for cautious engagement in Latin America.

Jose Luis Granados Ceja, Latin America analyst on Mexican security, provides on-the-ground context about the chaos after El Mencho’s killing. Charlie Craddiville, NJ organizer who stopped a proposed New Brunswick data center, recounts a rapid grassroots win. They discuss cartel violence and succession fights. They also cover local backlash to data centers and why communities are pushing back.

Journalist José Luis Granados Ceja discusses Mexico's political landscape post-AMLO, focusing on President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's victory and Morena party's influence. The topics cover geopolitics with US, China, and Russia, AMLO's economic policies, defeat of establishment parties, Latin American integration, and everyday life in Mexico.