Listen "What is the Cártel de los Soles?"
Episode Synopsis
Earlier this year, the Trump administration designated several cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, upping the stakes on how to handle transnational crime. Yesterday, the U.S. military fatally struck a boat carrying alleged "narco-terrorists" in international waters. Was that legal? And what are "narco-terrorists?" We're delving into the classification of Tren de Aragua and its relationship with the Cártel de los Soles (Cartel of the Sun), which is so shrouded in mystery that some people doubt its existence. Plus: Will Trump send law enforcement to Chicago despite Governor Pritzker's statements, and why is DC's Mayor Bowser changing her tune? All of this in under 15 minutes! Send us a messageBe sure to follow us on Instagram @thefridaybrief and sign up for The Friday Brief newsletter on thefridaybrief.com.
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