Episode 91: Ciudad Juarez -- It's History, Cartel Influences, and Future

Cartels, Conspiracies, and Camarena

One of the more profound impacts of the Cartel wars has been the focus on the violence in many areas of the country, and corresponding diminishing attention to Mexico's rich and diverse history, culture, and economy.

In this Episode, I look at this concept through the lens of Ciudad Juarez. Specifically, I examine the city's fascinating history, as well the rise and fall of the Juarez Cartel. Next, I look at the current Cartel battles for control of the city and the economy in Juarez today.

Finally, I put a human face on the cartel influences in Juarez by looking at the tragic impact the violence has had on the children of Juarez, their education, and their families.