thePodcast: Mexico eliminates drug lord, sparking chaos and questions about World Cup

March 01, 2026 00:31:32
thePodcast: Mexico eliminates drug lord, sparking chaos and questions about World Cup
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thePodcast: Mexico eliminates drug lord, sparking chaos and questions about World Cup

Mar 01 2026 | 00:31:32

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Show Notes

For the week of March 1, 2026:  When Mexican forces killed the most-wanted drug cartel boss known as “El Mencho,” it sparked a national emergency that stranded Canadians vacationing in Puerto Vallarta.  This week’s guest is freelance reporter David Agren, who has covered Mexico and Latin America for more than 20 years for the Globe and Mail, CBC Radio, Maclean’s, The Guardian, USA Today, UnHerd and others.  Agren, originally from Chilliwack, B.C., goes beyond the headlines and explains to host Bob Mackin what Feb. 22 means for average Mexicans, Canadian tourists and the upcoming FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico.  […]

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