Cartel violence. Kidnappings. Disappearances. The headlines don’t tell the full story. Borderland: Dispatches, an IRONCLAD Original, 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. New dispatches drop every Thursday.
Latest episodes
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42 min
The Truth about Cartel Paramilitaries, Cartel Members in Ukraine, Trafficking Ops and More
Katarina Szulc joins Vince 'Rocco' Vargas to discuss her latest investigation into foreign fighters in Ukraine, cartel paramilitary groups, the state of trafficking, and the law en…
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33 min
Investigating Ukraine's Foreign Fighters: Cartel Connections & Mercenaries? Katarina Szulc
Katarina Szulc recently visited Ukraine to speak with foreign fighters who joined the International Legion, created two days after the 2022 Russian invasion. At a training facility…
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40 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 ),…
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1 h 29
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 I…
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1 h 39
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 operat…
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23 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 u…
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22 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 tra…
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57 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…
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6 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:…
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18 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 r…
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34 min
Los Chapitos FINISHED? The Endgame of the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War Coming?
Katarina Szulc speaks with Stefano Ritondale of All Source News about the what’s next for Los Chapitos and the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Origi…
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29 min
Sheinbaum Is Panicking — Why the US Is Dismantling Her Cartel-Connected Politicians
On today's episode, Katarina breaks down the US crackdown on Mexico's narco-politicians, including the indictment of Sinaloa's governor and the mayor of Culiacán, and what it means…
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23 min
Inside Russia's Foreign Mercenary Pipeline — The Ukrainian POW Camp Holding Putin's Recruits
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:…
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6 min
Foreign POWs Held in Ukraine: Katarina Goes Inside the Prison Camp (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:…
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21 min
Inside The CIA's Secret Cartel War — And The Raid That Killed 2 Officers
On today's episode, Katarina breaks down a reported CIA-linked operation in Chihuahua, Mexico, that ended in a deadly crash during a major meth lab bust, and the conflicting accoun…
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28 min
Mexico’s Narco Governors — The Power Behind the Cartels
On today's episode, Katarina breaks down the political figures accused of helping Mexico’s most powerful cartels thrive. Borderland: Dispatches is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: GH…
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23 min
CJNG’s Next Chapter: The American Citizen Now Leading the Cartel
Following the fall of El Mencho, CJNG’s transition of power has been far more seamless than many expected. In this episode, Katarina breaks down the rise of El 03, a U.S.-born succ…
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34 min
The New Cartel War Is Happening in U.S. Federal Court
From Rafael Caro Quintero to El Mayo-linked leadership, several cartel figures are now facing proceedings in U.S. federal court. Katarina examines the recent wave of transfers from…
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19 min
On the Ground in Jalisco, Mexico: Inside the Ongoing Threat of CJNG Violence
Producer’s note: This episode is best experienced visually. To see the full context of Katarina’s reporting, including locations, narco messages, and on-the-ground scenes, head ove…
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21 min
Inside El Mencho’s Compound After the Raid: What the Scene Reveals
Katarina is on the ground in Mexico, inside the compound of El Mencho just days after the reported raid that killed him. But something doesn’t add up. As she walks the scene, the p…