Dirty is exactly why you're here | Sicario: Day of the soldado

Summary

In the script, Matt Graver discusses the value of human trafficking over drugs with a government official, suggesting people are now the most valuable commodity. The conversation shifts to defining terrorism, with the government considering drug cartels as such, planning to add them to a terrorist list. Graver hints at strategies to destabilize cartels by creating internal conflicts, similar to lessons learned from Iraq. The official expresses concern about the moral implications of such actions, acknowledging the potential for personal corruption in the process.

Takeaways

• 🔍 The conversation is between a minister and Matt Graver, discussing the most valuable commodity crossing borders, which has shifted from cocaine to people.
• 💡 The definition of terrorism is being redefined to include drug cartels, with the intention of adding them to a terrorist list, which will increase the combat capabilities against them.
• 🤔 The minister expresses a concern that eliminating cartel leaders will not stop the problem but might only fragment the cartels into smaller groups.
• 👥 It is suggested that the death of a 'king' or leader does not start a war but ends it, implying that taking out a cartel leader might bring about a resolution.
• 🔎 The minister is inquiring about the whereabouts of a cartel leader named Reyes, and it is mentioned that his family is under surveillance.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 Reyes has two children, with the youngest being 16 years old, and there is a suggestion to kidnap the younger child to provoke action from the cartel leader.
• 🌐 A historical reference is made to the Middle East, where similar tactics have been used, indicating a belief that these strategies could be effective here as well.
• 🚫 The conversation touches on the need for external military support, including supplies and air support, without the knowledge of the people involved.
• 🤝 There is an unspoken understanding that the people involved in the operation will know they are not to be identified.
• 😷 Matt Graver expresses a personal reluctance and the moral dilemma of getting involved in such a dirty and potentially corrupting operation.

Q & A

Who is Matt Graver, and what is his role in the conversation?

Matt Graver appears to be a government official or a high-ranking officer discussing the issue of cartels and their impact on national security.

What is the most valuable commodity that the cartels are trafficking according to the conversation?

The most valuable commodity that the cartels are trafficking is people, as they do not require cultivation or processing and can be paid three times the price even if they fail to cross the border.

How is terrorism defined in the recent context of the conversation?

Terrorism is defined as the use of violence by individuals or groups to achieve political goals.

What is the government's plan regarding the cartels in the near future?

The government plans to add the cartels to the list of terrorist organizations, which is expected to increase their combat capabilities against them.

Why is the speaker suggesting that the cartels should be made to fight each other?

The speaker suggests that making the cartels fight each other would be an easier way to suppress them, drawing a parallel to the lessons learned from Iraq.

What is the speaker's opinion on eliminating the cartel leaders?

The speaker believes that eliminating the cartel leaders will not solve the problem, as it will only lead to the cartels splitting into smaller factions.

What is the significance of the 'prince' mentioned in the conversation?

The 'prince' seems to be a key figure in the cartel, and the speaker suggests that kidnapping him could provoke a reaction from the 'king,' possibly referring to a higher authority within the cartel.

What is the current status of the search for Reyes' hideout?

The hideout has not been found yet, but the family members are under surveillance.

Does the speaker believe that the cartel leader Reyes is in contact with his family?

While it is not confirmed, the speaker speculates that Reyes is likely in contact with his family.

What is the age of the youngest child of the cartel leader Reyes?

The youngest child of the cartel leader Reyes is 16 years old.

What does the speaker imply about the potential consequences of kidnapping the 'prince'?

The speaker implies that kidnapping the 'prince' could escalate the situation into a war and that the authorities would be implicated if their involvement is discovered.