Michael Vigil
Former chief of international operations at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, offering law-enforcement perspective on cartel operations and counterdrug strategy.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 26min
Can Mexico win its war against drug trafficking?
Chris Dalby, author and CJNG expert; Michael Vigil, former DEA international operations chief; Sergio Aguayo, Mexican politics scholar. They discuss cartel reach and how El Mencho's death sparks violence. They explore why Mexico is a hub for trafficking, US involvement in the raid, and the risks of leadership decapitation. Conversation touches on cartel restructuring and long-term strategies to reduce criminal power.
