DiscoverThe Disruptors with Brian Sanders#77 How Special Forces soldiers became Mexico's most violent cartel: LOS ZETAS, and the DEA agent who dismantled them: Special Agent Leo Silva (author Reign of Terror)
#77 How Special Forces soldiers became Mexico's most violent cartel: LOS ZETAS, and the DEA agent who dismantled them: Special Agent Leo Silva (author Reign of Terror)

#77 How Special Forces soldiers became Mexico's most violent cartel: LOS ZETAS, and the DEA agent who dismantled them: Special Agent Leo Silva (author Reign of Terror)

Update: 2025-08-20
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The U. S. State Department has now classified "Los Zetas" a foreign terrorist organization and one of the most violent and prolific leaders known as "Z-40" has been extradited to the U.S. to face a litany of charges. We dive into the history of "Los Zetas," a Mexican cartel formed by Special Forces soldiers who learned the trafficking business while serving as security for the Gulf Cartel. Los Zetas quickly spread across regions in Mexico implementing their terror campaign of violence.

The DEA sent Leo Silva to Mexico with a primary mission: dismantle Los Zetas....

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#77 How Special Forces soldiers became Mexico's most violent cartel: LOS ZETAS, and the DEA agent who dismantled them: Special Agent Leo Silva (author Reign of Terror)

#77 How Special Forces soldiers became Mexico's most violent cartel: LOS ZETAS, and the DEA agent who dismantled them: Special Agent Leo Silva (author Reign of Terror)

Brian Sanders