# Drug Cartels on The No Agenda Show Drug Cartels comes up in 45 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 45 - **Episodes:** 44 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [Money Laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [Hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md), [Sinaloa Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [Cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [Drug Trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [Border Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 45 ### European Immigration History, Netherlands Drug Violence - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 1:28:47–1:34:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/european-immigration-history-netherlands-drug-violence.md A historical overview of immigration in the Netherlands covers the arrival of Indonesians, Turks, and Moroccans. The discussion highlights the rise of moped-based assassinations and drug trafficking in Rotterdam, as well as the shifting cultural tensions regarding Israel and Gaza within Dutch cities. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [moroccans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moroccans.md), indonesians, [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Marco Rubio, Legal Authority and Drug Cartel Sanctions - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 32:59–38:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/marco-rubio-legal-authority-and-drug-cartel-sanctions.md Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the legality of U.S. actions in Venezuela, citing court-ordered warrants and sanctions against the "Cartel de los Soles." Rubio stated that the U.S. military is assisting the Coast Guard in a law enforcement capacity to seize sanctioned oil vessels. He dismissed the possibility of working with the Maduro regime, characterizing the former president as a "narco-terrorist" who repeatedly broke diplomatic deals. Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [cartel de los soles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartel-de-los-soles.md), [oil sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-sanctions.md), [southern district of new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-district-of-new-york.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md) ### JD Vance Absence, Drug Cartel Infrastructure and Public Ignorance - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 49:19–53:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/jd-vance-absence-drug-cartel-infrastructure-and-public-ignorance.md The absence of JD Vance from recent public discourse is noted, alongside the continued existence of drug cartel money laundering lines in South America. The discussion criticizes the general public's lack of historical context regarding the nationalization of American oil assets in Venezuela. The hosts lament the failure of the education system and the prevalence of "spoon-fed" information from social media platforms like TikTok. Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md) ### Caribbean Drug Boat Strikes, Trump Land Attack Threats - **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-04 - **Time:** 17:07–22:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/caribbean-drug-boat-strikes-trump-land-attack-threats.md President Donald Trump defended the military's use of double-tap strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean, claiming the operations have saved thousands of American lives. Trump suggested that drug manufacturing operations on land may soon be targeted with airstrikes. Reports from Zero Hedge indicate that cocaine prices in Europe have increased by 30 to 45 percent following these maritime interdictions. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [zero hedge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-hedge.md) ### Venezuela Drug War, CIA Covert Action - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 1:50:47–1:56:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/venezuela-drug-war-cia-covert-action.md President Trump confirmed he has authorized covert CIA actions in Venezuela and is considering land strikes against drug cartels. The U.S. recently carried out its fifth deadly strike on a drug boat off the Venezuelan coast, with Trump claiming each boat destroyed saves 25,000 American lives. While critics like Rand Paul question the legality of these strikes, the administration has designated cartels as "unlawful combatants" in a formal armed conflict. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Venezuela Drug Boat Strikes, Obama Kill List, and International Law - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 47:20–51:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/venezuela-drug-boat-strikes-obama-kill-list-and-international-law.md The U.S. military has conducted several strikes on drug smuggling boats off the coast of Venezuela, leading to debates over the legality of treating cartel members as enemy combatants. The hosts compare these actions to President Obama's "kill list" and the use of "double tap" drone strikes in sovereign nations. They argue that the current criticism of Trump's maritime strikes is hypocritical given the history of previous administrations' extrajudicial killings. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md) ### Indonesia Protests, Mexico Missing Persons March - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 1:41:53–1:44:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/indonesia-protests-mexico-missing-persons-march.md Protesters in Indonesia stormed the homes of politicians following a controversial salary increase for parliament members during a cost-of-living crisis. In Mexico, thousands marched to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, calling on President Sheinbaum to address the 130,000 missing persons linked to drug cartels. These international reports highlight widespread civil unrest and government accountability issues. Keywords: [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), prabowo subianto, [mexico city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-city.md), enforced disappearances, [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### Ecuador Elections, Drug Violence, Cocaine Trade - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 2:51:13–2:54:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/ecuador-elections-drug-violence-cocaine-trade.md Ecuador is facing a brutal international drug war that has resulted in one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America. The country's geography, sandwiched between major cocaine producers Colombia and Peru, has made it a strategic hub for Mexican, Colombian, and Albanian cartels. The port city of Guayaquil has become particularly dangerous as gangs fight for control of export routes to the U.S. and Europe. Keywords: [ecuador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuador.md), quito, guayaquil, [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [homicides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homicides.md) ### Genaro Garcia Luna Sentencing, Sinaloa Cartel - **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-17 - **Time:** 2:40:06–2:41:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/genaro-garcia-luna-sentencing-sinaloa-cartel.md Mexico's former security chief, Genaro Garcia Luna, was sentenced to over 38 years in a U.S. prison for taking bribes from the Sinaloa drug cartel. A federal court in Brooklyn found him guilty of facilitating the very trafficking operations he was tasked with dismantling. The case is linked to broader U.S. efforts to combat the synthetic opioid crisis and dismantle high-level cartel leadership. Keywords: genaro garcia luna, [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [opioids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioids.md) ### Mexico's Manzanillo Port and Fentanyl Chemicals - **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-14 - **Time:** 2:38:32–2:40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/mexico-s-manzanillo-port-and-fentanyl-chemicals.md Communist China is identified as the primary source of "dual-use" chemicals entering Mexico's Manzanillo port for the production of fentanyl and meth. Naval officers report that only 2% of containers are inspected, allowing cartels to export drugs globally, including to Australia and the Netherlands. Keywords: [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), manzanillo, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [meth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meth.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Civil Unrest and TV Studio Raid in Ecuador - **Episode:** [1624: Bub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-11 - **Time:** 1:58:25–2:02:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub/chapter/civil-unrest-and-tv-studio-raid-in-ecuador.md Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a state of "internal armed conflict" after gang members stormed a live television broadcast and took staff hostage. The violence followed the prison escape of gang leader Adolfo Macias. Noboa has designated 22 criminal groups as terrorist organizations and plans to deport foreign prisoners to reduce overcrowding in the nation's prisons. Keywords: [ecuador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuador.md), daniel noboa, los choneros, [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Republican Iowa Dinner and Will Hurd Booed - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:34:30–2:37:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/republican-iowa-dinner-and-will-hurd-booed.md The Republican Party held a major dinner in Iowa featuring 14 presidential candidates, including Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Candidate Will Hurd was loudly booed by the audience after claiming that Donald Trump is only running for president to stay out of prison. Meanwhile, Ron DeSantis pledged to use "deadly force" against Mexican drug cartels and send the military to the southern border. Keywords: [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [will hurd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-hurd.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Dan Crenshaw Legislation Against Mexican Cartels - **Episode:** [1507: Leaky Labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-27 - **Time:** 2:50:16–2:54:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs/chapter/dan-crenshaw-legislation-against-mexican-cartels.md Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw has introduced legislation to "declare war" on Mexican drug cartels in response to the fentanyl crisis and border security issues. Crenshaw released a video in Spanish and English specifically naming cartel leaders and threatening to seize their assets and mansions. Critics of the congressman, sometimes referred to as "Eyepatch McCain," remain skeptical of his legislative motives. Keywords: [dan crenshaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-crenshaw.md), [cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartels.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [border crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-crisis.md), [war on drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-drugs.md) ### Mexican Avocado Import Ban, Cartel Extortion Claims - **Episode:** [1426: Pre-Bunk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-17 - **Time:** 2:33:57–2:42:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk/chapter/mexican-avocado-import-ban-cartel-extortion-claims.md The U.S. suspended avocado imports from Mexico following a threat made to an American safety inspector in Michoacán. While officials cite drug cartel violence and extortion as the cause, Mexican President López Obrador suggests the ban is an economic conspiracy, and the hosts suspect a financial "shakedown" or bribe is at play. Keywords: [avocados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avocados.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), michoacan, [nafta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nafta.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [shakedown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shakedown.md) ### DEA in Mexico and Final Show Credits - **Episode:** [1389: Wigglesworth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-10 - **Time:** 3:26:46–3:30:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth/chapter/dea-in-mexico-and-final-show-credits.md U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar is requesting that Mexican authorities allow DEA agents to resume work in the country following the removal of their immunity. The Mexican government had previously restricted foreign agents after concerns over intelligence abuses. The show concludes with credits for the "Troll Room" and end-of-show music mixes. Keywords: [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [ken salazar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-salazar.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Social Security Phone Scam, Senior Fraud - **Episode:** [1212: Five Bidens](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-02 - **Time:** 2:39:36–2:44:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens/chapter/social-security-phone-scam-senior-fraud.md A Senate hearing highlights a sophisticated phone scam where fraudsters convince seniors their Social Security numbers are linked to drug cartels. One couple reported losing $150,000 after being instructed to wire their life savings to an offshore account for "protection." Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [scam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scam.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), drug cartel, [wire transfer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wire-transfer.md) ### Vanessa Neumann and BBC Coverage of Venezuela - **Episode:** [1135: Miss Lawyer USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-05 - **Time:** 17:03–20:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa/chapter/vanessa-neumann-and-bbc-coverage-of-venezuela.md A clip from the BBC features Vanessa Neumann, a representative for Juan Guaidó, discussing the ongoing efforts to flip the Venezuelan military. Neumann characterizes the Maduro government as the world's largest drug cartel and the primary provider of narcotics to the United Kingdom. The hosts critique the interview, suggesting that the opposition's narrative is becoming increasingly desperate and "hinky" as the attempted coup stalls. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), vanessa neumann, [juan guaido](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juan-guaido.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), drug cartel, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) ### Border Security Policy, Sinaloa Cartel Arrests - **Episode:** [856: EU Gougers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/856-eu-gougers.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-01 - **Time:** 36:42–42:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/856-eu-gougers/chapter/border-security-policy-sinaloa-cartel-arrests.md Donald Trump's Phoenix speech emphasized ending the illegal flow of drugs and dismantling cartels, potentially signaling a shift toward sanctioned or controlled trafficking routes. Recent law enforcement actions, including the arrest of 24 Sinaloa cartel members in Tucson and 46 mobsters in New York, suggest a coordinated effort by the FBI. Theories suggest Trump's meeting with the Mexican president may have involved discussions on consolidating power among specific cartels to stabilize the border. 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In contrast, Congressman Michael McCaul describes a lack of operational control at the border and advocates for a multi-layered approach involving technology and fencing. The hosts suggest the real battle at the border is over control of the drug trade rather than illegal immigration. 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