CARTEL CHAOS with Jaeson Jones | Ep67 | Going Rogue with Lara Logan
CARTEL CHAOS with Jaeson Jones | Ep67 | Going Rogue with Lara Logan  
Podcast: Going Rogue with Lara Logan
Published On: Fri Feb 27 2026
Description: What the End of Deep State General El Mencho Means for America   Lara interviews Jaeson Jones, former Texas DPS captain and cartel expert, about the killing of CJNG leader "El Mencho" and the violent fallout across Mexico. They discuss how cartels have evolved into global terrorist organizations, the implications of U.S. terrorism designations, and the challenges facing both Mexican and U.S. authorities. Jason stresses the importance of dismantling entire cartel networks rather than just arresting individuals, highlighting the complex, international scope of cartel operations and the urgent need for unified, innovative strategies to combat them.   00:00:00 Cartel Terrorist Designation: How Trump Changed the War on Drugs 00:02:17 The Death of El Mencho: Why Mexico Erupted in Violence 00:05:30 Mexican Military Heroism: Inside the Battle Against Cartel Power 00:09:10 Fractured Cartels: Revenge, Fear, and Mexico’s Pivotal Moment 00:12:38 Cartel Tactics: Hostage Crises and Government Response 00:16:22 The Real Story: Mexican Special Ops vs U.S. Involvement 00:21:30 CJNG’s Rise: Militarization, Global Reach, and the Valencia Connection 00:27:04 Beyond Drugs: Cartel Expansion into Mining, Oil, and Industrial Theft 00:31:58 Drug Warfare: China, Fentanyl, and the Weaponization of Addiction 00:39:49 Information Warfare: Propaganda & Legalization Myths 00:49:02 Cartel Firepower: Military-Grade Weapons, Drones, and Global Arms 00:55:05 Destroying the Network: Phase Two, “The Company,” and Total Elimination   MONETARY GOLD 25+ years protecting American wealth. Discover How you can Shield your Savings Now.  https://LaraLovesGold.com or call (800) 888-0807.   BLOCKTRUST IRA Revolutionary AI-driven Strategies Generating Over 250% Returns in Just 4 Years. Get up to $2,500 in Bonus Crypto when you Open an Account. Visit https://laralogancrypto.com    BLACK FOREST SUPPLEMENTS Unleash Your masculinity - Try NMN (Anti-Aging & NAD+) Buy One Get One Free for a limited time! https://blackforestsupplements.com/LARA   Join the email list and support Lara’s journalism at https://laralogan.com/ Going Rogue with Lara Logan is now available AD-FREE on Substack for Paid Subscribers: https://laralogan.substack.com/subscribe Subscribe to Lara on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaraLoganOfficial Follow Lara Logan on X: https://x.com/laralogan Follow Jaeson Jones on X: https://x.com/jaeson_jones   CJNG, Mexican cartels, El Mencho, fentanyl crisis, cartel terrorism designation, money laundering   All music licensed via Artlist.io   https://bit.ly/goingrogue-ep67_----more--------more----