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 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 153,400 | $1,200,000 | 1,428$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 37,996 | $450,000 | 378$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,400 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,198 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,485 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 9 | 270,680,362 | 235,907 | $3,904,000 | 2,792$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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New Zealand:
Mike Vigil, a former chief of international operations at the US Drug Enforcement Administration, described the handover of suspects as historic.
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Peru:
Mike Vigil is a former chief of international operations for the DEA who commented on the significance of the Camarena case.
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Argentina:
Mike Vigil is a former chief of international operations for the DEA who commented on the historic nature of the extradition.
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Mexico:
Mike Vigil, a former director of International Operations for the DEA, revealed concerns about Zambada's health affecting his leadership.
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Honduras:
Mike Vigil affirmed that the decision made by President Xiomara Castro was the best she could take.
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Dominican Republic:
Mike Vigil, the former director of International Operations of the DEA, stated that most of the fentanyl entering the U.S. comes through official entry points and is handled by Americans.
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Mexico:
Mike Vigil, the former director of International Operations of the DEA, stated that most fentanyl entering the U.S. is smuggled by American traffickers.
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