Mexico's New Cocaine Kingpin is Cashing In
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Wed Oct 15 2025
Show Notes
Deep in a heavily guarded mountain hideout in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains, a new drug king is reigning. He is 59-year-old Nemesio “Mencho” Oseguera and his cartel has achieved dominance capitalizing on America’sresurgent love of cocaine and the Trump administration’s escalating war on fentanyl. WSJ’s José de Córdoba recounts the rise. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Drug You’ve Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe
- A Cocaine Kingpin and the Rise of Drug Violence in Europe
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