 Based on Mexico s current criminal climate, EL CÁRTEL is a rare look into the values and practices of the world s most intriguing and enigmatic industry - the multi-billion dollar business of drug trafficking. When Jules Land, a naïve business journalist, approaches Mexico s most notorious drug cartel and requests an audience with its leader, a one-time-priest turned murderous cutthroat, he quickly realizes he s in over his head. Wanting only the chance to kick-start his struggling career, Jules goes from seeking to understand the principles behind The Cartel s success, to fighting to return home with his wits - and his life - intact.