2/23/26: Mexico Cartel Violence Explodes, Big Tech Freaks Over Data Center Backlash

February 23, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: News podcast with two expert interviews: a deep-dive on Mexican cartel violence and a grassroots activism success story.
The Key Players:
- Guest 1: Jose Luis Granados Ceja, Latin America desk head at Drop Site News—expert on Mexican organized crime, providing insider analysis on cartel dynamics.
- Guest 2: Charlie Crowdeville, Central Jersey organizer with Food & Water Watch and founder of New Brunswick Today—local journalist who led a viral campaign stopping an Amazon-backed data center.
- Hosts: Sagar and Crystal from Breaking Points; sharp, bipartisan chemistry blending skepticism of power with enthusiasm for underdog wins.
The Vibe: Intense and educational on cartels (chaos, power struggles), triumphant and empowering on activism (community victory over Big Tech).

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What you'll learn

1 (02:59) **🎙️ Introduction: Jose Luis Granados Seiha**
2 (03:21) **Significance of El Mencho's Killing**
3 (06:20) **Mexican Government's Raid Decision**
4 (09:27) **Risks of Escalation and US Pressure**
5 (15:01) **Sheinbaum's Security Strategy and US Relations**
6 (17:36) **Cuba Oil Embargo and Tariffs**
7 (22:09) **🎙️ Introduction: Charlie Crowdeville**

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Show Notes

Krystal and Saagar discuss cartel violence exploding in Mexico after a top leader was killed, big tech loses it after public backlash to data centers.

Jeffrey Sachs: https://www.jeffsachs.org/

Jose Luis: https://x.com/GranadosCeja

Charlie Kratovil: https://x.com/Charlie4Change

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