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The Dangers of Medical Tourism in Mexico #shorts
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August 18, 2021
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0:30Now PlayingIt’s estimated that eight million people consume illicit medication in Mexico every year.
While Chinese fentanyl seizures are down, the new source of fentanyl are Mexican cartels, specifically the Sinaloa and the Jalisco New Generation cartels. People who are seeking cheaper healthcare could be picking up unregulated meds without knowing they’re fake.
We speak to a dealer in Mexico City who supplies illicit medication to pharmacies.
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