On today's episode, Vince welcomes back Jorge Ventura to break down his reporting from Tijuana, including concerns over cartel smuggling routes, migrant movement near the U.S. border, and the broader Iranian national security threat. Check out Jorge's Youtube Channel: @Venturareports Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Investigation: The Islamic Mosque on the Tijuana Border (04:42) Special Interest Aliens Illegally Crossing (07:05) The "Got Away" Problem and Border Patrol Suppression (09:49) Smuggling Routes: Nicaragua and the Role of Mexico (13:48) The Surge of Iranian Nationals During Conflict (15:11) Cartel Involvement: Sinaloa, CJNG, and Money Laundering (20:51) Fentanyl Precursors and the Rise in Chinese Nationals (26:26) The CBP One App and Asylum Loophole Challenges (34:06) Future Reporting: Mexico’s Missing Persons and Kidnapping Crisis Sponsors: 1st Phorm: Go to⁠ ⁠https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland⁠⁠ and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices