Mike Vigil
Mike Vigil is a former head of International Operations for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), known for his expertise in drug trafficking and narcotics enforcement. He has been an outspoken critic of current strategies to combat the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing that the majority of fentanyl entering the United States is smuggled by American citizens through official border checkpoints. Vigil argues that militarization of the border won't effectively address the issue, urging instead for a focus on reducing demand for fentanyl in the U.S. and increasing resources for law enforcement.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 | 5.50 | 0.21% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 271,152 | $1,200,000 | 2,524$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,353 | $670,000 | 685$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,850 | $210,000 | 124$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 13,030 | $82,000 | 60$ |
| Totals | 5 | 175,487,329 | 311,385 | $2,162,000 | 3,393$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Mexico:
Mike Vigil states that the Sinaloa Cartel is a horizontal network that can quickly adapt and reconfigure.
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Guatemala:
Mike Vigil, a former DEA agent, commented on Ovidio Guzmán's potential testimony against other implicated individuals.
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New Zealand:
Mike Vigil, former head of operations for the Drug Enforcement Administration, told AFP Guzman Lopez could offer US authorities 'valuable information' about the cartel and its protectors.
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Taiwan:
Former US Drug Enforcement Administration operations head Mike Vigil said Ovidio Guzman could offer valuable information about the cartel.
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Mexico:
Mike Vigil, a former chief of operations for the DEA, commented on the potential information Ovidio Guzmán could provide to U.S. authorities.
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Honduras:
Mike Vigil, a former chief of operations for the DEA, commented on the potential formal accusation against Ochoa.
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Hungary:
Mike Vigil, former head of international operations at the DEA, suggested that the Trump administration would struggle to find suitable targets for drone strikes.
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Spain:
Mike Vigil is a former chief of international operations for the DEA who discusses the Sinaloa Cartel's involvement in fentanyl production.
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Argentina:
Mike Vigil, a former chief of international operations for the DEA, commented on the historic nature of the extradition.
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Canada:
Mike Vigil, former DEA chief of international operations, described the handover as a huge celebratory thing for the DEA.
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