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Cartel violence. Kidnappings. Disappearances. The headlines don’t tell the full story. Borderland: Dispatches delivers raw, on-the-ground updates from Mexico’s cartel war. Hosted by investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, the series offers real-time snapshots of a conflict reshaping the future of both Mexico and the U.S. With rare access to traffickers, law enforcement, and civilians caught in the crossfire, these fast-moving episodes expose the brutal truth behind the drug war.
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- 1 weeks ago40 min
The Cartel War That Turned Zacatecas, Mexico into a WAR ZONE: Katarina Szulc & Vince 'Rocco' Vargas
Vince “Rocco” Vargas sits down with Katarina Szulc to discuss her recent investigation in Tlaxcala, Mexico (which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rXThHW2xeg ), an uptick in violence in Zacatecas, cartels operating Canada and more. Borderland: Narcosis is an IRONCLAD Original. Chapters Being chased on camera while reporting in Mexico The cartel's PR angle and the FTO designation debate Claudia Sheinbaum's stress and Mexican political intrigue Car bombings and cartel war in Zacatecas Hells Angels' role in Canada's drug trade Why prosecution fails in Canada Record-low border seizures vs. ongoing drug flow How smuggling methods have shifted — tunnels, aircraft What's next for Katarina Sponsors: 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. Marek Health: Visit https://marekhealth.com/ and use code IRONCLAD to receive 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 29m
Cartels IN America?! Katarina Szulc Investigates Montana, Indiana, San Diego & More Hotspots
In this SUPERCUT compilation of Borderland: Dispatches films, we look back at Katarina Szulc's investigations in to cartel activity in North America. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original. Marek Health: Visit https://marekhealth.com/ and use code IRONCLAD to receive 10% off The Uprising: From the director of JASON BOURNE, Paul Greengrass brings you THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice. Only in theaters September 10. Get tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 39m
Inside the Mexican Cartel Underworld: Katarina Szulc Exposes Trafficking Networks
In this SUPERCUT compilation of Borderland: Dispatches films, we look back at some of Katarina Szulc's most dangerous assignments inside of Mexico. From exposing trafficking operations to investigating the Tijuana drug underworld, we look at some the year's most-discussed Dispatch's films. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original. Marek Health: Visit https://marekhealth.com/ and use code IRONCLAD to receive 10% off The Uprising: From the director of JASON BOURNE, Paul Greengrass brings you THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice. Only in theaters September 10. Get tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 21, 202623 min
The Underground Ring That Traffics Women Around Mexico & the U.S. Originates From THIS Town
Recently, Katarina Szulc investigated reports that women from Tlaxcala, Mexico were being trafficked to Tijuana, where they were enslaved by “managers” and forced into the city’s underground. On the latest episode of Borderland: Dispatches, she reveals her shocking findings. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original SYNC ID: MB019Y7ZR0FMCD0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 10, 202621 min
Are Cartel Drone Operators Training on the Ukraine Frontlines? Katarina Szulc Investigates
On the latest Borderland: Dispatches film, Katarina Szulc travels to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine to investigate reports that Mexican cartel sicarios and operatives are traveling to Ukraine to learn FPV drone combat. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters Intro Mexico's cartels infiltrate Ukraine's foreign fighter program Meeting a volunteer 3D-printing bombs The four layers of background checks The case of "Aguilar Siete" Mexico's escalating cartel drone attacks SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borderland-dispatches-with-katarina-szulc/id1814920364 SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EvQ4S8NnDqqSdCRhZvPaI?si=ea91d3147b6b46bc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 18, 202656 min
The New Era of Cartel Warfare — How Modern Wars Are Reshaping Cartels
Producer's Note: Enjoy this interview from Katarina's appearance on the IRONCLAD Original, Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Katarina Szulc, investigative journalist and host of the Ironclad Original, Borderland: Dispatches. Kat shares insights from her recent reporting in Ukraine, where authorities are investigating claims that foreign fighters with cartel ties traveled to the front lines to learn modern combat tactics before returning to Latin America. The conversation also explores foreign mercenaries in Ukraine, the evolution of cartel warfare, U.S. pressure on cartel leadership, corruption in Mexico, and what these developments could mean for the future of organized crime. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: Introduction Cartels, Ukraine, and FPV Drone Warfare The Colombian Connection & Drone Schools in Lviv American Mercenaries & Background Checks on the Front Lines Gamers vs. Combat: How Simple is FPV Drone Flying? Behind the Scenes of the Global Mercenary Recruitment Machine US Boots on the Ground & The Standoff over Drone Strikes in Mexico Cartel Corruption & Political Gaslighting in Sinaloa The 2026 World Cup: A Cartel Moneymaker? 2026 Wrap-Up: The Year of the Fallen Kingpins & The Endless Drug War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 4, 20266 min
The Front Line of Modern Warfare — Inside Ukraine's Most Dangerous Underground Operation (Preview)
Producer's note: This is a preview of next week's full episode of Borderland: Dispatches. For the full visual experience, watch on Spotify Video or on the IRONCLAD YouTube channel: youtube.com/@thisisironclad On Katarina's latest investigation, she gains rare access to an undisclosed location in Ukraine where civilian volunteers are illegally 3D-printing bombs for the front lines, and infiltrates a drone school where foreign fighters from around the world are training in FPV warfare. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 29, 202617 min
America vs CJNG: Guatemala Approves Massive Joint U.S. Strike Operations On Cartels
In this episode of Borderland Dispatches, Katarina breaks down a major shift in the drug war as Guatemala secretly agrees to joint U.S. airstrikes and military operations against regional cartels. Dive into the escalating pressure on Mexico’s sovereignty, the violent battle for the Guatemala-Chiapas trafficking corridor, and the growing influence of CJNG. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borderland-dispatches-with-katarina-szulc/id1814920364 SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EvQ4S8NnDqqSdCRhZvPaI?si=ea91d3147b6b46bc Sponsor: Watch Pressure in theaters starting May 29th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc
Cartel violence. Kidnappings. Disappearances. The headlines don’t tell the full story. Borderland: Dispatches delivers raw, on-the-ground updates from Mexico’s cartel war. Hosted by investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, the series offers real-time snapshots of a conflict reshaping the future of both Mexico and the U.S. With rare access to traffickers, law enforcement, and civilians caught in the crossfire, these fast-moving episodes expose the brutal truth behind the drug war.
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