When we think of global banks today, we imagine polished skyscrapers, high-tech trading floors, and (brand) slogans about “the world’s local bank.” But behind the polished PR lies a story stretching back centuries; one rooted not in innovation, but in narcotics, weapons, and empire. HSBC was built on opium profits and still profits from cartel [...]
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<p>Cartels explores the hidden networks of organized power from drug and corporate cartels to political collusion. It examines how monopolies, corruption, and illegal alliances manipulate markets, influence governance, and shape global economies, revealing the intersection of crime, finance, and authority.</p>
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