Sheinbaum Denies Cartel Ambush, Iran Chokeholds Hormuz | Bolling! Show

On September 26, U.S. Coast Guard personnel conducting joint interdiction operations near Garceno, Texas, came under fire from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and returned fire. No injuries or damage were reported. U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson publicly stated shots were fired at Coast Guard personnel. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded that her government has “no evidence,” that Mexican National Guard, Army, and Navy forces detected no shots from their territory, and that they have requested proof from the U.S. Despite the denial, both countries launched “Operation Mirror”/concurrent deployments of roughly 500 troops each, plus air and drone assets, as a precaution. Oscar “El Blue” Ramirez, Real America’s Voice correspondent, joins to break down the incident, Sheinbaum’s response, and the broader cartel threat on the border.

Mexican cartels continue to threaten and attack journalists, including going to their homes and targeting families. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for reporters, with ongoing cases of threats, home invasions, and inadequate protection. Ramirez discusses the latest patterns of cartel intimidation against the press.

The Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted, with commercial traffic near 10% of pre-crisis levels amid an ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Recent days have seen the highest rate of attacks since the war began—missiles, drones, mines, and projectiles striking tankers and container ships. Multiple vessels have been hit or sunk; Iran has expanded surveillance, claimed control of transit routes, and used spotter boats. Oil prices remain elevated. Richard Appell, CEO & Managing Director of The Odin Marine Group, delivers the latest from the shipping side on real vessel movements, risks, and what the chokehold means for global energy flows.

Audience Question: Should the U.S. treat the Coast Guard firefight as a cartel attack on American forces, and does Sheinbaum’s denial weaken joint border security?

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