Understanding the Darkness of Mexican Drug Cartels
We’re all aware of the issues with corruption tied to Mexican drug cartels, but it raises an interesting question: how many truly grasp the extent of their evil?
Dave Franke knows this all too well. Having served as a federal agent in Mexico, he spent years delving into the operations of some of the country’s most notorious drug syndicates. Through his work, he has confronted the sheer brutality these groups can embody.
In a recent podcast episode with Glenn Beck, Franke revealed a particularly sinister label attached to certain cartels – “Narcosatanism” – highlighting their dark, ritualistic practices that go beyond mere drug trafficking.
Initially, when he started his investigations, Franke encountered the usual violence: murders, shootouts, and the burning of vehicles. However, as time passed, he uncovered a deeper, more ominous aspect connected to the cartels’ activities.
During raids on prisons and cartel hideouts, Franke discovered that the cult of Santa Muerte—a blend of Catholicism and indigenous beliefs—plays a significant role in the spiritual lives of many cartel members. This figure, often characterized as a skeletal “Holy Death,” seems to justify acts of extreme violence.
Franke labeled the Santa Muerte cult as “100% evil,” noting that worshippers believe this “saint” permits them to inflict torture in grotesque manners. One chilling example he recounted involved cartels using defibrillators on victims solely to revive them for further torment. In another instance, a cartel filmed itself removing a person’s face while they were still alive.
“Evil exists globally, but it has reached an alarming level in Mexico,” Franke stated during his conversation with Glenn. He explained that individuals in these cartels often feel compelled to outdo one another, seeking recognition not just from rivals but also from the public and authority figures.
One has to wonder: what drives someone to participate in such unimaginable savagery? Franke reflected that his faith anchors him amidst the chaos. “I have a strong belief in Jesus, but I also firmly believe that I won’t be taken before my time,” he shared.
For further insights, particularly about how these cartels are influencing activities in the United States, Franke’s full interview is worth a listen.
