The Sinaloa Cartel: A Dangerous March Towards Narcostatehood On Roads Paved By Corruption
In lieu of the recent revelations that Katie Hobbs may have taken money from the Sinaloa Cartel, I've seen a lot of ambivalence. I'm here to explain why we may want pay attention.
Everyone’s favorite governor of Arizona, Katie Hobbs as well as other top election officials and public figures were recently implicated in a potentially groundbreaking scandal involving the receipt of funding from the Sinaloa Cartel and its heads. Jacqueline Breger details the level of corruption and racketeering of this money through her statement of the following methods:
"To date, more than 10,000 falsified documents have been recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder. We estimate that more than 35,000 warranty deeds/trust deeds evidencing fraudulent transactions exist in the database. 11. The number of falsified notarizations exceeds 15,000. 12. Dawna and Brittany's participation in racketeering activities also includes facilitation of bribes to public officials, tax evasion, payroll theft, bankruptcy fraud, insurance fraud, and extortion,"
The gist of this fraudulent operation is that there were Real estate agents within Iowa who helped assist in the creation of these false documents for homes “sold” in the Midwest in order to help facilitate the transfer of these funds from the Cartel to offshore bank accounts in Panama, belonging to corporations therein. This operation seemed to have been perpetual in nature.
This money was allegedly used to affect elections at different levels in several instances leading up to 2020. These elected officials would be bought and paid for by the Cartel and would be generally amicable to policies and ideas which would keep the border open. The obvious result of this would be the continued inflow of drugs and Cartel into our border. This is bad for many reasons and I will explain why.
The Sinaloa Cartel has a reputation for being one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. Its expansion into America could have serious consequences for communities across the country. Based on past experiences with other drug cartels, there are several possible scenarios that could play out.
One scenario is that the Sinaloa Cartel could increase violence and corruption in American cities where it establishes a foothold. This was seen with the rise of other drug cartels, such as the Zetas, in Mexico. The Zetas were known for their brutal tactics and willingness to use extreme violence to maintain control over their territories. Given the story that we’re seeing unfold in AZ, this seems to be par for the course with these organizations.
Another possible scenario is that the Sinaloa Cartel could disrupt local economies by flooding communities with cheap drugs. This would not only lead to an increase in addiction rates but also create a host of social problems, including increased crime and poverty.
Finally, there is a risk that law enforcement agencies may become overwhelmed by the cartel's presence and lack sufficient resources to combat its activities effectively. The border patrol already is short staffed as are many police departments. As we have seen with other drug cartels in Mexico and South America, law enforcement agencies can be outmatched by these powerful criminal organizations. They have the time, money, and resources to wage a longstanding war against LEOs who are dwindling rapidly.
It is essential to consider these potential scenarios carefully before allowing the Sinaloa Cartel to expand its operations into American soil.
The expansion of the Sinaloa Cartel in America could have devastating consequences for local communities. With the cartel's history of violence, corruption, and drug trafficking, it's likely that their presence would lead to an increase in crime rates and drug addiction.
In areas where the cartel has already established a foothold, such as Mexico and parts of Central America, residents live in fear of violence and extortion. If the same were to happen in American cities, it could lead to a breakdown of trust between law enforcement and citizens, making it even harder to combat crime.
Furthermore, the influx of drugs into American communities could exacerbate the country's opioid epidemic. The Sinaloa Cartel is known for producing and trafficking fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. If this drug were to become more widely available in America, it could lead to an increase in overdoses and deaths.
Overall, the expansion of the Sinaloa Cartel into America should be taken seriously by law enforcement officials and community leaders alike. It's important to recognize the potential consequences and take steps to prevent them from occurring.
The drug trade in America is a multi-billion dollar industry that shows no signs of slowing down. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 70,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States in 2019 alone. This epidemic has been fueled by a variety of factors, including the over-prescription of opioids and the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl.
For drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel, this presents an opportunity for expansion into new markets. With such a high demand for drugs in America, cartels can make enormous profits by trafficking drugs across the border.
The Sinaloa Cartel has already established a strong presence in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. Its leaders are known for their business savvy and willingness to use violence to protect their interests. As such, they have become one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the world.
However, expanding into America presents unique challenges for the Sinaloa Cartel. The United States has more sophisticated law enforcement agencies than many Latin American countries, making it harder for cartels to operate without detection. Additionally, there is already an established network of drug traffickers operating within the US that could pose a threat to any new players entering the market. That being said, they’ve already begin laying the groundwork for this infiltration if the Hobbs story is to be believed.
With so much money at stake and such high demand for drugs among American consumers, it's simply too lucrative an opportunity to pass up. As such, law enforcement officials must remain vigilant and take steps to prevent cartels like Sinaloa from establishing a foothold within American communities.