Mexican Cartel Hitman Reveals Life As A PAID KILLER For Mexico's Most Notorious Drug Cartel

Ali Gonzalez, a former high-level hitman for Mexico's most dangerous cartels, reveals the shocking truth about life as a sicario. From his traumatic childhood and recruitment into the Sinaloa cartel to the violent reality of territorial disputes and his ultimate journey toward redemption, Ali provides unparalleled insight into the inner workings of the world's most powerful criminal organizations. This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: MANDO! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code MITCHELL at https://shopmando.com #mandopod True Classic! Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/connect ! #trueclassicpod Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 Historical Culture Of Outlaws In Mexico 00:06:39 Cartels and Their Armed Wings 00:13:34 Life Altering Events and Family Trauma 00:20:15 Embracing and Leaving Hispanic Gang Culture 00:25:16 Sponsored Ad Reads 00:28:48 Returning to Rural Mexico 00:33:36 Challenges of American Mexicans Returning to Mexico 00:41:05 The Reality of Mexican Cartel Operations 00:47:46 Sinaloa Cartel's Operations in Mexico 00:54:38 The Role of Kidnapping and Extortion 01:01:21 Life in the Cartel: Engaging with Authorities 01:08:15 Differences between Mexican Military Forces 01:14:28 Interrogation and Torture in the Basement 01:21:08 Transitioning from Cartel Life 01:27:50 The Influence of Cartels in Mexican Prisons 01:34:54 Trial and Acquittal under Mexican Law 01:41:03 Life and Survival in a Violent Prison 01:46:44 Prison Life and Respect in Guerrero 01:53:06 Intense Prison Riot: A Personal Account 01:59:32 Involvement in Drug Distribution 02:06:18 Political Corruption and Kidnapping Operations 02:12:35 Meeting the Cartel Bosses 02:19:10 Influence of Role Models on Mexican Youth 02:25:43 Finding Peace and Overcoming Despair