Max

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If it’s true, that’s an argument that the African societies in question were deeply flawed not that euros should be morally absolved for chattel slavery.

Your response isn’t contradicting the book’s conclusions. Not sure if you meant that or if I’m misinterpreting your wording but the author is arguing against cartels as depicted in fiction and the media: that cartels are orgs that exist independently of the state and challenge state power. You’re eloquently arguing part of why that understanding is incorrect.

Cartels as understood by most folks is a myth

Not sure what that guy has in mind though.

https://www.vanderbiltuniversitypress.com/9780826504661/drug-cartels-do-not-exist/