"USA v. García Luna" is a bilingual (English/Spanish) investigative true crime podcast from Futuro Investigates and Latino USA, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winner Maria Hinojosa and Emmy Award winner Peniley Ramírez. Drawing on a decade of reporting, the series unpacks the historic U.S. trial of Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former top security official convicted for ties to drug lord "El Chapo" Guzmán. Beyond the courtroom drama, episodes dig into DEA corruption, U.S. drug-war funding, and the geopolitics of Washington's alliances with Latin American officials—blending hard-hitting journalism with candid, personal commentary the hosts liken to "true crime meets telenovela." With intimate conversations, expert interviews (including former State Department officials), and ongoing coverage of García Luna's continuing legal battles, the show appeals to listeners interested in cross-border corruption, narco-politics, U.S.-Mexico relations, and immigrant journalism perspectives. Its conversational, deeply reported style and binational hosting team set it apart from typical true crime or narco podcasts, offering nuanced insight into systemic failures and power dynamics shaping the war on drugs.
"USA v. García Luna" is a bilingual (English/Spanish) investigative true crime podcast from Futuro Investigates and Latino USA, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winner Maria Hinojosa and Emmy Award winner Peniley Ramírez. Drawing on a decade of reporting, the series unpacks the historic U.S. trial of Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former top security official convicted for ties to drug lord "El Chapo" Guzmán. Beyond the courtroom drama, episodes dig into DEA corruption, U.S. drug-war funding, and the geopolitics of Washington's alliances with Latin American officials—blending hard-hitting journalism with candid, personal commentary the hosts liken to "true crime meets telenovela." With intimate conversations, expert interviews (including former State Department officials), and ongoing coverage of García Luna's continuing legal battles, the show appeals to listeners interested in cross-border corruption, narco-politics, U.S.-Mexico relations, and immigrant journalism perspectives. Its conversational, deeply reported style and binational hosting team set it apart from typical true crime or narco podcasts, offering nuanced insight into systemic failures and power dynamics shaping the war on drugs.