Episode 531 - "Sleep, Stress, and Smugglers: When Arts ‘X’ Marks the Spot!"

The Greenline

In this Weeks The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto discussed the potential impact of a Harris administration on agents and the importance of adding humanity to their roles. He also appreciated an article by Laura Villagran of USA Today that highlighted the toll of deaths on agents. Art emphasized the significance of mental health for agents and shared his personal struggles with sleep patterns, which he believes could be detrimental to his mental health. Art discussed the challenges faced by a large agency such as The Border Patrol, emphasizing the need for an all-encompassing approach to address various issues. For the Agents, He highlighted the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and avoiding stress, which can be exacerbated by political tensions.
Art also highlighted the potential consequences for agents who speak out to the media and he suggested that agents should reach out to the National Border Patrol Council for support rather than relying on these reporters. Art expressed his frustration and concern about the potential mistakes made by agents. He shared his desire to help every agent, despite knowing he can't, and how this desire keeps him up at night.
With the upcoming elections Art emphasized the importance of voting and shared his concerns about voter apathy, suggesting that people should go to the voting poll to ensure their vote is counted. He stressed the importance of voting in the upcoming election for the local seats as well, highlighting the significance of having a supportive Congress and Senate. Art also expressed his opinion on the recent debate, stating that JD Vance did a great job but criticized the moderators for not focusing enough on immigration issues.
Art discussed his recent transition to the X platform, initially expressing frustration but eventually embracing it as a larger platform. He shared his experiences with the platform's features, including the use of hashtags and picture editing. Art covered the situation of open borders and the facilitation of illegal migration. He shared his experience of visiting with Congressman Andy Biggs, a camp near Sasabe where he found a tent with information in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Arabic, advising migrants on the times when agents would patrol the area. Art questioned the role of these "good Samaritans" and the government's response to such situations. Art discussed the activities of the Sinaloa Cartel, a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and smuggling across the border. He noted an increase in the smuggling of various goods, including counterfeit products. Art also mentioned the cartels' involvement in human trafficking and their need to finance their ongoing wars. He highlighted the high cost of ammunition in Mexico, attributing it to the cartels' vast earnings from smuggling activities.
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