Added January 15, 2026

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Snowmass, CO · Sep 13–17, 2023 · 4 hours · $375.00

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

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Description

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura is a law enforcement training course covering Criminal Interdiction, Drugs, Gangs. This course is designed for officers looking to improve field performance, decision-making, and practical effectiveness.

Reviews for this course

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Kathleen Leahy
AZ

Victor is very knowledgable and does a great job breaking down MX religion/pop culture versus Narcocultura! The real-life examples set up throughout the room really helped bring it to reality. A great class to attend!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Quintero
AZ

It is an awesome class to attend. It has definitely opened my eyes into the Mexican Cartels and the Narco Culture they embody. I will 100% recommend this class to anyone that is interested in this topic, narcs or regular patrol.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sonia Limon
AZ

Very informative class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shane Floyd
AZ

Great course. Victor has a great amount of knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Karl Bowers
AZ

This was the BEST training I have ever gotten in law enforcement! I came into this class thinking that I knew a little bit of these Transnational Criminal Organizations, when in all actuality, I didnt know S#!+. This training opened my eyes to stuff that I had seen in the past and what I am now going to be looking for at all times!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Samuel Rennick
AZ

This class was eye opening as pertains to what law enforcement is currently encountering on the streets. After this class I feel confident in my ability to recognize and differentiate religious symbols and meanings from the symbols and meanings hijacked by Criminal Organizations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Elizabeth Jones
AZ

This class was amazing! I knew nothing about this stuff prior to this class and this opened my eyes and educated me! Highly recommend taking this class!

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ELLIOTT UTLEY
AZ

This class helped me understand some of the missing puzzle pieces from investigations. This class is essential for any intel analyst.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph Anderson
AZ

This was a excellent class that dives deep into narco culture. My understanding of the cartel, and what to look for is much better now.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
William Gallego
AZ

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Ian Cantrell
AZ

I will recommend this class to every law enforcement officer I know. I thought this information is extremely valuable and very current.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Larson
AZ

Victor is a wealth of knowledge on Mexican culture and specifically the history of Cartel’s and other significant criminal organizations with links between the Mexico and the United States

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Espino
AZ

Best LE training I’ve taken, so much so I have taken it several times. I highly encourage others to repeat the class and stay currant.

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Daryn Cherry
AZ

Extremely in depth. Victor clearly has the knowledge and first hand experience to be able to teach it all.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rene Ordonez
AZ

Best class I have attended! Victor was extremely knowledgeable and kept my attention the entire time. I would recommend this class to everyone in law enforcement.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Xavier Altamirano
AZ

This class changed my entire perspective on how to view these criminal organizations. I recommend this class to those who think they have an understanding of this world.

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Travis Jones
NM

A lot of great information.

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Harold Ramirez
AZ

Great class, eye opener, after seeing symbols and understanding them I could definitely see I’ve missed stuff on basic patrol.

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MacKenzie Vesper
AZ

Very good class. He will show you a different perspective to understanding the Mexican cartels and better understanding Mexican culture, history, and religion.

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Chris Fortunato
AZ

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan Okamoto
AZ

Really enjoyed the class. Although there is a lot of material regarding religion it helped clarify some of the commonly misinterpreted information that I have heard before.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle Dawson
AZ

Must have training for all law enforcement in the US.

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Svetlana Sevciuc
AZ

Great class, lots of information that I was not familiar with before.

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Jonathan Brashear
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Second time in the class and it just gets better each time. By far the best class I’ve been to and highly recommend it!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Veach
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

The exhibits are amazing, so much information.

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