Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A prison with its own town—bars, restaurants, and even families living inside. La Mesa wasn’t just a jail; it was a cartel-run society. Here’s how it all collapsed in flames.

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00:00 Introduction
01:39 Welcome to La Mesa
03:42 The Mother Theresa of La Mesa
05:49 The City Within the City
09:50 The End of “El Pueblito”
12:28 2008 Riots
13:58 Life in La Mesa