Archive - CrashOut by Ioan Grillo

August 2025

Mayo Pleads Guilty

He will be in prison until death but promised to help with $15 billion in asset seizures. His lawyer still denies he will sing.

Aug 25 •

The Truth About Date-Murders in Colombia

Does "Devil's Breath" really turn you into a pliable zombie? How dark is the sex industry?

Aug 22 •

Can a Mayos Victory End the Sinaloa War?

The year-long bloodbath is one of the worst cartel battles in history

Aug 14 •

Mexico Expels 26 More Narco Prisoners To US Amid Trade Talks and Military Threat

CrashOut had reported in April that another mega-expulsion was in the works including Jalisco financial brain "El Cuini"

Aug 13 •

Trump Authorizes Military Hits On Cartels

Is the directive to attack Mexico, Venezuela or just exert pressure?

Aug 8 •

Trump Authorizes Military Hits On Cartels - Video Analysis

Is the directive to attack Mexico, Venezuela or just exert pressure?

Aug 8 •

9:31

Exclusive Interview: Carlos Lehder, Founder of Medellin Cartel

Watch now (97 mins) | I went to Colombia to talk to the partner of Pablo Escobar

Aug 7 •

1:36:57

On Gringo-fication and Gringo-phobia

Reflections on the anti-gringo marches in Mexico City

Aug 1 •

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