Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas

On today's episode, Vince speaks with Venezuelan actor and journalist Guillermo Garcia about Venezuela’s political and humanitarian crisis, life under Chávez and Maduro, and the impact of Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Guillermo shares firsthand insight into how the moment is being received by Venezuelans inside and outside the country, along with the broader role of foreign influence and ongoing political polarization.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:01) Journalism Suppression in Venezuela

(03:08)The Shocking Reactions to Capture of Maduro

(10:16)Suffering in Venezuela

(12:01)The Collapse of the Venezuela Economy

(15:19) Human Rights Violations in Venezuela

(17:21) What Comes Next for the People of Venezuela

(21:10) Watching Maduro's Capture in Real Time

(27:53) The Election That Was Stolen

(32:58) There are People Worse than Maduro in Venezuela

(37:12)America's Division is Deep

(40:52) Maduro is gone, but the regime remains

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On today's episode, Vince Vargas and Ed Calderon break down the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. mission behind it, and the implications for cartels, global powers, and Latin America.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction
(03:00) - Maduro's Capture and the Aftermath
(14:00) - Taking a "Ghost Fleet" Ship
(16:45) - American's Threats
(27:00) - The Venezuelan Regime Members Still in Power
(40:00) - Additional Targets for Military Action
(51:00) - Direct Action Against Mexico Coming in the Cartel Wars

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NOTE: This interview was recorded several days prior to the U.S. operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in which investigative journalist Jorge Ventura predicted would soon happen and possibly set a further precedent for military operations in Mexico. 

In a shocking new interview with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas on Borderland: Narcosis, investigative journalist and filmmaker Jorge Ventura reveals alliances between the CCP and Mexican cartels to smuggle Chinese operatives into the U.S.

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On today's episode, Vince sits down with Manuel Núñez, founder of Palente Mexico, a cattle exporting company operating in one of the most complex and high-risk agricultural environments in the country. Manuel shares firsthand insight into how extortion operates within Mexico’s cattle industry, including how criminal organizations pressure buyers and producers through illegal payment demands.

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On today’s episode, Vince sits down with former pro MLB player Pete Polis, who ran a drug operation out of his Arizona furniture store while working with members of the Sinaloa Cartel. Today, he runs Seasons Housing, a clean and sober organization that has since helped over 100 men and women transition back into their communities.

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