When the Mexican government took down a drug lord last week, the Sunday Times was there to document the aftermath. Does this mark a turning point in the war on drugs? Or are things about to get much worse?

A warning that this episode contains descriptions of graphic violence.

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Guest: Louise Callaghan, Americas correspondent, The Sunday Times.

Host: Rosie Wright.

Producer: Micaela Arneson.

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Mexico took down a drug lord. Can it take down his empire?

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Mexico took down a drug lord. Can it take down his empire?