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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Brian Cruz-Ramos
NM · Attended 3/18/2025

Definitely a must go to class, it opened my eyes up so much to all of the items of interest that were in my face and never noticed because I did not know! Will definitely attend again if given the opportunity.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Triston Bustos
NM · Attended 3/18/2025

This was a very knowledgeable course and I’m very satisfied with what I have learned I would recommend this class to all my fellow law enforcement officers

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose Infante
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

I highly recommend this training, I thought I knew religion and Mexican culture, but it turned out I didn’t . Victor will explain everything in detail , Victor was well prepared. Don’t miss out, I encourage you guys to attend his training.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Skyler Allen
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Out of the 7 years I have never seen so much visual display. The exhibits and exercises helped. The videos, photos, and music helps understand the involvement of TCOs.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Arnulfo Salgado
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

It’s important for LE who did not grow up but works around Mexicans to take this class so they can determine what is “innocent” and what should be “looked at more”.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Guillermo Jarillo
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Attending the vigilance project Mexican cartels & Drug trafficking training was an eye Opener and tons of great information provided well designed training.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dana Owens
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Excellent class for LE, analysts and prosecutors. Learn what are and are not elements of interest in developing a case. I learned more in this training than I have in over 20 years in this field. Well worth the time.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cameron Duarte
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Victor opens your mind to the Mexican Culture showing the common misconceptions between what is Mexican and religious culture versus Narco Cultura. Everyone needs to take this class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Javier Hernandez
NM · Attended 2/25/2025

Second time taking this class and Victor doesn’t disappoint. Victor is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aldo Ortega
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

This is my second time taking this class. Both times were very informative and I learned something new each time. I personally have used the material taught in class out in the field and it has proven itself to be extremely useful.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryant Benz
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Highly recommended class especially working in the border regions.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose Hernandez
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Breakdown more detail of Santa Muerte and what is considered drug cultura icons

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Angelica Rivas-Molina
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Hands down, the best training I’ve taken.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alfredo Martinez
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

As a hispanic individual who is first generation in the United States with my parents being immigrants, this helped me understand more about my culture, and also about what is around me, criminal and non criminal.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jesus Soto
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great class very informative.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryan Lomeli
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great class. 100% recommended.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Norton
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great information on Culture and Religion. 100% Real, no bullshit! Learned current information on “Cartel”!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Espino
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

The best LE course Ive attended. Most relevant and up to date information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris Cabrera
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

This course has a lot of information about understanding and differentiating between normal non-criminal Mexican culture and criminal Narco culture. This updates you with the most current information and corrects common misinformation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Luis Andrade
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

All the information was great. Up to date related information, awesome!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jon Leon
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great information and visual aides.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ramon Valenzuela
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Bates
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great class, very informative, great exhibits!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicole Varney
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Fantastic training that provided a wider perspective on information relating directly to my work.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bernie Light
AZ · Attended 2/25/2025

Great class, very in depth and thorough on separating religions vs narco cultural. Other interdiction schools have never taught the difference between the two.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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