INSIGHTS 21 PODCAST S2E497 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation Vancouver

INSIGHTS 21 PODCAST S2E497 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver

Jun 26, 2025
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Katarina Szulc is a Canadian freelance journalist based in Mexico, renowned for her hard-hitting investigative reporting on cartel violence, political corruption, and social issues. A 2021 graduate of the BCIT Journalism program, she has covered breaking news, politics, and community stories for outlets like CBC, CityNews Vancouver, and Substack, where her newsletter dives into Mexico’s gritty underbelly, including U.S.-Mexico anti-cartel strategies and criminal indictments. Previously, Szulc reported on local issues in Edmonton and Vancouver, focusing on government policies, public safety, and affordable housing, often incorporating data-driven analysis. Szulc’s work spans television, radio, online platforms, and audio storytelling.

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⁠00:00⁠ Introduction & Gaining Access to Cartels
⁠08:30⁠ Cartel Activity in Canada
⁠15:33⁠ Law Enforcement Challenges
⁠32:09⁠ Recruitment Strategies & Influence
⁠45:05⁠ Cartels Expanding into Oil & Agriculture
⁠52:27⁠ Impact on Mexican Farmers & Infrastructure
⁠59:22⁠ Border Security & Cartel Control
⁠01:06:45⁠ Cartel Warfare & Technology
⁠01:25:56⁠ Ties to China & Fentanyl Production
⁠01:42:31⁠ Propaganda & Social Media Recruitment
⁠01:54:50⁠ Cartel Influence in US Politics
⁠02:07:19⁠ Terror Links & Military Options
⁠02:16:27⁠ Final Thoughts & Conclusion
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