Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver | SRS #212

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