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On today’s episode, Katarina breaks down the recent “narco-banners” in Mexico that allegedly threaten Americans visiting or living south of the border. Are these real cartel warnings—or something else entirely? Katarina explains why this message doesn’t add up, arguing that the cartels wouldn’t target their biggest customers. Instead, she exposes how these banners may be part of a larger psychological operation aimed at manipulating public perception and escalating fear on both sides of the border.

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