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The Indicator from Planet Money — When cartels start to diversify
Not scored yet9m·2025-10-08·Business

When cartels start to diversify

The Indicator from Planet Money

The Sinaloa Cartel made the bulk of its money on cocaine. But cartels are diversifying into new operations including things like wildlife trafficking. Think sharks, jaguars, capybaras. The result is something called “narco-degradation.” On today’s show, we look at what’s driving cartels beyond drugs and how this is…

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