No-Go Zones - World’s Toughest Places | Tepito, Mexico | Free Documentary

[@FreeDocumentary]

Tepito in Mexico City - arguably the most dangerous black market in the world. At first glance, the no-go zone looks like any other market - yet the main thing you’ll find lurking down the alleyways behind it is death. It’s ruled by the “La Union” gang. The Tepito cartel deals in drugs, weapons and assassinations - anything that you can use money to buy. Enjoy all you No-Go Zoners 😉!

[@ThePresentation010]

Mexico vid. Nice. Friendly neighborhood cartel

[@bidenasswife]

Toughest Place in a world - is USA and especially Guantanamo, CIA camp, where peple are sitting for ages without a judge and lawers

[@ThePresentation010]

@@bidenasswife nah. They get fed and can sleep, have light, etc.

[@netrd7097]

@@bidenasswife Guantanamo isn’t that the place where all the terrorist are that killed Al those innocent people for no reason

[@andrewmora6376]

What hat is Mickey wearing?

[@kurohige1403]

I remember coming here when I was about 22 years old. I'm from the US but my dad lived in that area so he wanted to show us around. At first it was fine, everything seemed cool. But once the sun starts to set you really feel the tension. We started walking towards the outskirts of Tepito and let me tell you, I have never felt so unsafe in my life. Once I saw that even my dad felt uncomfortable I got scared. Some cops stopped us ( I guess you could tell we were tourists) and told us to leave the area ASAP.

[@cerberusnovaempire9483]

Hahahahaha tepas is a whole new animal at night 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@doomguy510]

I like how Mexico is now more like Agrahbah than any city in the middle East.

[@flatbuns16]

you shouldn't tell fake stories for youtube likes

[@doomguy510]

@@flatbuns16 He tells a story about being 22 years old and his story is so tame, yet you think it's fake? What makes you think it's fake?

[@DjWrekD]

@@doomguy510 he was the dad that’s how he knows

[@etaokha4164]

The person who filmed this had alot of balls to carry out a doc in a dangerous city like that. I take my hat off to you Mr.

[@joshuawallace1600]

Hahahaha what you said!!!!

[@andrewrankin1022]

Bloody oath. Especially when the guy was pointing loaded gun all over the show. Whoa!

[@JJ-Toreddie]

They only kill each other

[@Hahah878]

Its prob the same guy whose behind the camera in those drill rap songs that everyone is pointing the guns at the camera guy😂

[@4lifeskim]

He deffinetly got the o.k from the locals before filming

[@q50boss52]

I find it funny how the police can’t find these ppl but the ppl who does the documentary can 😭😭

[@dakXAII]

They are paying the police to not search for them

[@glockdude5472]

Yea the police in these countries are super corrupt! They ARE the cartel.

[@domenicm3083]

It says free documentary not real😂

[@nissanzamyadtech.4856]

This is all because of political corruption. When your leaders get corrupted so your other instutions and result is just like this.

[@glockdude5472]

@@domenicm3083 what’s not real?

[@ESUSAMEX]

I an American and I used to live in Mexico, but not Mexico City. My Mexican friend and roommate would travel to Tepito every few weeks to obtain cheap jeans, aftershave or perfumes for his girlfriend. He also had worked in a bank within Tepito, so he knew the rules and what not to do. Once he asked me to go with him so that we could go to his parents' home in another part of the city afterwards for dinner. Upon arriving he told me to roll up the windows and lock the doors of the car. At each stop sign, we never came to a complete stop. We parked the car in a safer area and walked a few blocks to where we were going. Within seconds at the market, someone walked up to my roommate and demanded money, so my friend gave him a few coins. Not satisfied with the number of pesos, the robber grabbed my friend's necklace. No one said a word to me or even bothered me at all. After the robbery, we bought what we came to buy and left. Once we were far from Tepito, I joked that no one wanted to rob the Gringo wearing a Cruz Azul jersey-- Cruz Azul is the Mexico City's soccer team. When I asked my friend why he didn't try to stop the robbery, he said there were many people watching us at that moment. I have visited Mexico City many times since then, but I have no need to ever return to Tepito

[@poiklntg]

I was solo traveling in Mexico City and got mugged in Tepito. I didn't realize where I was but as it was the middle of the day I thought I would be safe and went out looking for a snack. It was not safe. They didn't manage to get anything from me but I was also astonished that no one on the street, including the police, seemed to care that it had happened.

[@tima.478]

Used to frequent Mexico City in the early 2000's. There is no amount of money that could see me back in that place!!!

[@dirtmike6258]

in mexico ... people will watch you dying on the streets and no one will bat an eye ... it's so common to them, you're just another victim

[@dragonfury7512]

Los Ángeles del Infierno y los Bloods planean erradicar el grupo de crimen organizado Komarovskaya y Usvyatsov-Putyrsky para el verano de 2023 eliminando su jerarquía, altos rangos y líderes. Quieren cerrar la ruta de la droga sudamericana hacia Europa, debilitando al Cartel del Golfo, Cartel de La Familia, Cartel de Cali y Cartel de Medellín para luego sacarlos también como los rusos haciendo que la alianza Hells Angels y Bloods sea más influyente y poderosa. en Centro y Sudamérica. Tengo acceso a información de Hells Angels y Bloods de alto rango. Ellos negarán esto hasta que se haga, pero no esperes a que sea demasiado tarde para prevenir lo que viene, tienes que informar a tus líderes. Debes salvar el trabajo de tus antepasados ​​boicoteando y matando a los miembros locales de Hells Angels y Bloods, líderes de capítulos y líderes de alto rango lo antes posible, cuanto más alto sea el rango, mejor, pero un miembro sigue siendo un miembro. Es hora, mañana puede ser demasiado tarde. Creen que sus objetivos no se darán cuenta y evitarán su caída antes de que sea demasiado tarde, pero desafortunadamente la información salió a la luz. ¡Haz tu parte para que esto no suceda, demuestra tu valía! ¡Por el arduo trabajo y los sacrificios de los ancestros y por el futuro de los niños

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@tima.478 Sounds like you got punked out there.

[@tima.478]

@@wildestcowboy2668 Doesn't sound like anything to me, which coincidentally reminds me of your comment!

[@jondoe9548]

Some people are really living a hard life and Free Documentary really makes you appreciate your life in some basic things. Excellent story as always. 👍👍👍

[@aquaticspasticp5024]

truth generally has a cost i guess

[@kosager]

That’s what I think when I watch these videos

[@funonvancouverisland]

Crazy thing is you find people finding happiness in the craziest places. If it's all you know... it's all you know.

[@aztro187]

Where u from?

[@aquaticspasticp5024]

@@aztro187 no body cares

[@LuciiDixon_Tattoos]

It’s been a while since one of these was uploaded. These no go zones and the prison documentaries are arguable your best uploads.

[@69sparker]

Most dangerous ways to school

[@1tidetide]

very true so entertaining

[@kevinzhu6417]

@Jajajaja Jajajaja dont pick whichever ones you dont like and make it seem like this was all their fault, every US president in recent years has a part in this. I dont even like those two but you can't cherry pick lol

[@burninforests4203]

I love them to I would love to see an episode in tent city in Miami

[@darkhumor1259]

ITS DEFINITELY THE BEST CONTENT THEY PUT THEIR LIVES ON RISK

[@laurabustos6560]

Having lived in Mexico for 4 years, in Mexico City no less, my partner at the time (me: American, he: Mexican) absolutely outlawed going to Tepito for any reason at any time. No ifs ands or buts. Even if I was accompanied, too dangerous. And it's wild because you can be in the cathedral or Zocalo and walk a block or two over, and without knowing you've entered a super dangerous place.

[@joserojas9569]

My dad used to take my brother and I to tepito every other weekend when I was 12 years old so that was 22 years ago , I could feel how heavy the environment feels even though I was only 12 years old and I could see and still remember things my dad would do to avoid being robbed, I remember my dad would buy 📺 tvs and he would change to a specific Chanel to see if it was original Sony TV and when he would purchase a tvs the vendors were trying to order a taxi for you but my dad would never accept the taxi and when I asked him why he would tell me that the drivers would most likely steal your TV and belongings... my dad even knew what streets to go shopping and what streets not even to get close .. he even became friends with some of the vendors because when you know someone there they don't mess with you...

[@GauravYadav-ev6wb]

Thank god you and your father survived that place

[@masterk5372]

Right

[@MiguelMartinez-il9vs]

That’s real advice if you don’t know anyone from these kinds of neighborhoods don’t go you will only get robbed if your lucky.

[@ka5hin]

@@MiguelMartinez-il9vs not really, hella KZbinrs have gone there you just have to be respectful and mind your business like they said. If you go there to cause trouble or can’t behave then yea you’ll have problems

[@MiguelMartinez-il9vs]

@@ka5hin KZbinrs do their research and stay in the Markets where there is a lot of people, if you don’t know Tepito and end up walking in the wrong street things can turn bad very quickly so to be safe I’d tell anyone not to go to Tepito.

[@MrMamklpx]

My father was stabbed there. I was born in Mexico City but moved to Arizona at age 8. Later at age 44 I moved to Nezahualcóyotl close to Tepito with people that have business in Tepito. Some of the stories are unbelievable that you would never think about. Cops selling drugs, guns etc. My friend was married to a cop that new that he was selling drugs.

[@lethuzulu2649]

how do u even pronounce that

[@oswaldosanchez5256]

@@lethuzulu2649 in Mexico everyone CAN be corrupted, but it’s crazy cuz even cartel people dress the same to blend in and if there not riding around deep you’d never know someone is the cartel, you can walk by so many ppl and not know their history w connections it’s crazy world but interesting

[@saulchavez214]

saludos desde California USA alli naci yo tambien paisano saludos desde California USA 😎👍✌

[@MrMamklpx]

@@saulchavez214 saludos bro

[@MrMamklpx]

@@Abeuba yeah this place definitely has culture. Although it does make the suburbs of Los Angeles and Detroit look like Beverly hills compared to Neza. I made good and bad friends, I needed both.

[@stefanbruhn9369]

I used to live in Mexico City 2010-2011. I went to Tepito for shopping on countless occasions, even down the smaller alley ways. The truth is that it's not a problem as long as you are a customer. Just dress down and relax. However, I wouldn't put my foot there after the sun goes down.

[@sealontour]

Big facts! It's actually so fun during the day! So much life dancing and partying!

[@josephinefrancois-jarvis3119]

why people dont love the simple things of live PLA NTS that give us food

[@Maaaattologyyyy]

They'll mug you midday in front of police and nothing happens

[@sealontour]

@@Maaaattologyyyy not true

[@MrMamklpx]

Lol what a lie.

[@laclassedemmerachelle2621]

It's awful how violence grows everywhere in the world. I pray for the locals living there that haven't asked to have these gangs there. Thanks for the information. I miss travelling, but I am a little more hesitant now.

[@rickeykoga2312]

Exactly my sentiments as well. The innocent suffer for the profits of the gangs. Also, their entire beautiful culture is lost when they dive into the dystopian world of organized crime. I want to travel to see the beauty of the world, but the risk of something unfortunate happening grows everyday. I'll still travel but I won't be as at ease as I was 10+ years ago. The world is a lot colder and louder - in some ways we are too interconnected.

[@fernandohenriquepereiracha9996]

there is no safe place

[@avangardismm]

If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus Is Lord' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9

[@4363HASHMI]

No Go-zone sounds like DXB

[@marcozegikniet9301]

Praying never did anything ! It's like talking to the wall. God is made up !

[@scozander]

I spent six months in Mexico City last year, and went here quite often. Once a guy told me to put my phone away quite angrily, and shouted no photos to me, now I know why. Never gave it a second thought at the time.

[@torstimyle1355]

Lucky they never had a bad day

[@glockdude5472]

@@torstimyle1355 huh?

[@b1slee267]

@@glockdude5472 I guess they meant “luckily he wasn’t having a bad day”

[@GUIRADE95]

Don't say stupidities, they can spot a pinky pinky coward like you a mile away. Probably they were busy and you were worthless to them. Dass

[@libbad7419]

Not interested. Sinaloa along the beach front is far more attractive and safer. Sound strange, but true.

[@Chris-iu3vl]

One of the coolest markets I've ever been to. I'm white and have been there several times. No problems what so ever. Everyone I met was nice. The trick is to always be on the move, and never let it show if your'e lost. Keep it moving, show respect, keep your head high, and never look too long at anyone.. =) Bless

[@Scott_Alexander]

The part about Santa Muerte explained the scenes where "The Cousins" Leonel and Marco Salamanca, were crawling to the shrine. I always thought it was just a weird personal trait of theirs, but this video put that in perspective and further cements Breaking Bad as one of the best produced shows I have ever seen.

[@victoriaharris8543]

Watched a zillion times lol . Even today

[@Zerospawnn]

Ozark is better

[@toasterbread75]

@@Zerospawnn 🤡🤡

[@BlueHopi144]

@@Zerospawnn Ozark is equally goood ....waiting for new episodes on Netflix

[@BigfootVsDuck]

@@BlueHopi144 Pretty sure Ozark is done

[@lim8581]

The documentary provides a stark and eye-opening look into the dangerous world of Tepito, revealing the harsh reality of those living under the rule of the "La Union" gang. It's a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by both law enforcement and residents. Thank you for shedding light on this complex issue.

[@ColeKin0]

That was the most Chat GPT written comment I've ever read.

[@The-Dirty-Straw]

​@@ColeKin0You read my mind!!!! 😂

[@tN_Disparity]

He even said he knows an officer in the army who seizes weapons and then he picks them out and talks about the prices. US is definitely aiding in this drug war with weaponry and allowing drugs to be smuggled into the US. Crazy times. Snowfall series really puts everything into perspective.

[@livingminimumwage6359]

It's well known. The ATF was allowing cartel members and associates to walk away with all sorts of guns and weapons in Tucson and Phoenix. Those cartel associates would literally cross back and forth the Arizona-Mexico border, armed to the teeth with American weapons. Operation Fast & Furious, the Obama administration's biggest and least spoken about scandal. Were there any consequences when this was found out? Nope. American politicians are untouchable.

[@jamesmatthews2966]

I think he was taking about the Mexican army but I'm not surprised if it was us.

[@MARKEDONE47_]

It’s been happening since the Nicaraguan revolution

[@Imawhiteboard]

Don't blame the US. It's the corruption in Mexico that's to blame.

[@tN_Disparity]

@@jamesmatthews2966 all the guns in Mexico are from US. I believe i heard him say that there is only one arms dealer in Mexico. That person must be connected in someway to the US. CIA agents sometimes run drug operations or overseeing them. Whatever brings money into the US . And Drug money brings in A LOT of money.

[@antblanks]

Tepito is an ancient neighborhood and where the Aztecs put up their last stand against the Spanish. In fact the street grid is the same since the Aztecs days.

[@Sim-po1mc]

wow thanks for that very precise info

[@DragonWarrior1524]

thats very cool i would've never guessed. fitting it seems

[@Maaaattologyyyy]

Seems like cursed ground

[@anaheimauthentic5099]

Facts Teocultepitan, which the Spaniards shorten in to Tepito. And the little neighborhood was almost the same in the aztec days. Barrio Bravo

[@antblanks]

@@anaheimauthentic5099 Was a rough neighborhood even back then and was where the carriers from the adjacent Tlatelolco market stayed, many of them foreigners from other tribes who traveled/carry goods on their backs and walked far distances on foot.

[@costa2k1]

The gangster with Adele ringtone, hilarious

[@The-Dirty-Straw]

Pablo Escobar used to listen to ABBA after a successful murder or bomb

[@Macfromwales]

The last thing you ever hear - 🎶"Someone like youuuuu" 🎶

[@alejandrogarcia3694]

proud to say my dad grew up here and made it out. went to college near by and now is a electrician here in the states. still got love for his barrio cumbiabero y salsero.

[@eviljesus6111]

Homenaje el barrio del tepito?

[@TS-ny9np]

My heart aches for the women and children who find themselves stuck in this type of life....It's intertwined in every part of their lives whether they like it or not and I'm sure it's nearly impossible to escape....heartbreaking.

[@FreeDocumentary]

With you. It’s a tragedy.

[@estebanmorelos-garavito6733]

A lot of the hitmen in Mexico ARE children.

[@REVAMPEDWRESTLING2K]

Don't believe the hype, this so called documentary is overly exaggerated and full of lies as Mexico isn't as bad one thinks or hears around.

[@knowledgegad1294]

The government should allow its citizens to legally own firearms

[@Tennis214]

@@knowledgegad1294 That’s not the answer. Definitely don’t want to be like the USA either. There are plenty of better countries to aspire to be like

[@Primeau.crypto]

I was there back in 1997. Rode the bus to get back to hotel as we had gotten lost. The size of the gangs were incredible. Had members get on the bus, had no issues at all.

[@LeonidasTINM]

as long as you don’t cause problems with the gangs, you’d be fine in that situation

[@alexjacob1925]

Wow as someone who is quite "street smart" I must say that the amount of evidentiary value this kind of video provides law enforcement or rivals, etc. is priceless to say the least. I just can't believe how these individuals being filmed tell their stories in such detail like it will help them in any way & they do so without a care in the world, those masks & clothes they wear provide little to no real concealment of their true identities & it's clear that they are certainly captured by the law or killed by rivals, etc. shortly after these interviews, for the most part.

[@vejet]

They exude arrogance, it's what helped them rise to the top... and will also be when gets them killed just as quickly.

[@adil.chouqui]

Most of this documentaries are just acting and staged BS.

[@greenhillscustomlawncarell1139]

They sign a document saying this documentary cannot lead to arrests or charges pertaining to the documentary

[@whatifyellow5679]

@@greenhillscustomlawncarell1139 if that would work in court then every gang banger would just film a documentary of every crime, also even if it did no document is going to stop a rival's bullets.

[@skulluxe1]

Police don’t seem to eager to do much about for fear of getting killed themselves

[@NowStopandThink]

Thank you for taking the extreme risk to produce this incredible documentary!

[@dannytran1587]

I don’t know why they couldn’t do a better job blurring his face.

[@tvnker]

these documentaries is just so good to watch while eating i swear

[@princessofnada87j25]

And binge eat

[@Ezekiel616]

It!s unbeliavable how you manage to record such things... such interviews... these documentaries are top notch.. no-go zones and behind bars are really stunning..

[@felipetecontero3446]

because he pays

[@McRemmyBaby]

All fake

[@weepohwoon4870]

Love this series of No-Go-Zones and been looking forward to watching this one on Mexico!

[@misu11]

more no go zones . best documentary series i have ever seen.

[@crazy4dariver]

It really is a shame, the general corruption issue. I travel to Mexico at least once a year. I have met very good police, enforcement and Navy personnel. 9 out of 10 times it's the Supervisor that is corrupt. The cartel's and gangs know who the top dog is, where they live, who their family members are. Help us or we start with your family first. That is an offer you cannot refuse.

[@deongarth333]

I was searching up "Mexico" in the KZbin search 10 minutes ago out of curiosity after having my fair encounters of people that are drug abusers around my neighborhood as I'm from Arizona and it brings me joy to watch free documentaries like this that Free Documentary gives us! ^.^ It gives us awareness that incidents like this happen globally way more than we think and never knew Tepito was such a dangerous neighborhood in Mexico City after my mother visiting Mexico City herself back in 2004 and always wanted to visit the country myself!

[@PazLeBon]

i suspect its only drug abuse if the drug complains :)

[@edsonlara9198]

What does your comment about encounters with drug abusers around your neighborhood have to do with anything?

[@JD-re3cj]

@@edsonlara9198 Maybe it is your fault you’re unloved, maybe it’s just your disgrace of a family.

[@edsonlara9198]

@@JD-re3cj what are you even talking about?

[@johnnybgood2887]

Ahmmm you should really think about not watching anymore of these "free documentaries" dude. They seem like they're further harming your ignorant-mind lol.

[@sealontour]

I've been to Tepito probably 10 times, 2 of them I made vlogs. I don't think it's the no go zone this film is making it out to be. It is absolutely dangerous IF you are involved in that kind of illegal activity. But if you go to Tepito just looking to buy some knock offs during the day and stay the main streets your biggest risk is just pick pocketing. It's one of the busiest markets in the country, full of life, streetfood, dancing and a bunch of really fun bars in the street. You can buy 1.5L michaladas and drink them anywhere. I've gone with the most innocent backpacking girl and not once did they feel in danger and always have a great time. Me and my roommate would cruise through Tepito if we were bored and walking around Centro and not even think twice about it. It is unfortunate it gets this reputation for crime, Yes all the crime is true and present, but when you go and you aren't looking for trouble it can be really enjoyable!

[@meme-bz6iw]

most of the time trouble looking for you ....anyway ..... you have been just lucky.....

[@sealontour]

@@meme-bz6iw naw

[@cheecharron1244]

Correct. Dress simple and protect cash in hidden pockets. Don't trust friendly strangers who want to take you somewhere. Be careful who you drink with. Be polite but be careful with the trust, and most important- don't trust.

[@motodin4210]

Sounds like what a gang member would say hmmmm, not inviting at all :)

[@sealontour]

@@motodin4210 k

[@bimbo9950]

mexico is such a beautiful country with such diverse and rich culture… this is so sad…

[@johndoedidntdoit]

My girlfriend and I wondered into Tepito crossing the street from the Lagunilla market because she is a fashion designer and we saw the leather coat shops and we were trying to find leather Hyde in the raw and walked into the market. We found a shop and the people were very nice. The gangsters selling drugs were polite and pointed us in the right direction. After we got our leather we wondered deeper and deeper into the market. It was quite amazing. And when we were ready to leave we simply back tracked. Don't last money and keep your phone in your pocket. Don't look for trouble and the double will not find you.

[@willissudweeks1050]

Yep for the most part the gangs go after each other. Only psychopaths kill regular people and that’s pretty rare.

[@RoseMidas]

Exactly.

[@mariwatersflowersayyy2823]

This is very wise advice and true if you don't mess with them they won't mess with you.

[@skillfuldabest]

"Don't last money" uw0tm8?

[@BillyBob-op6lg]

@@willissudweeks1050 there’s a lot of psychopaths in Chicago and Baltimore apparently. NEVER TIRN YOUR BACK ON THEM. It’s just a difference in cultures.

[@glockdude5472]

Please keep making these “no go” documentaries! The 7 mile Detroit one was awesome, my hometown!

[@yettiluch1]

Brightmoe in dis bich

[@JD-re3cj]

‘Glock Dude’ = Typical gun loving sub human life form POS

[@lifeofredbeard2465]

Same !!! born in Detroit live in the metro area

[@glockdude5472]

@@lifeofredbeard2465 salute 🫡

[@jucesantos8326]

I lived in Mexico (ciudad de mexico) and went to Tepito with my mom once, just imagine us two black foreign ladies who lived in the Lomas (Hills) walking around tepito shopping and eating kkkk Our embassy driver scolded us so hard and told us to never go there again by ourselves but we were so adventurous! And for your info it was actually peaceful (it was day, so that must be why), the people were polite and educated (at least in our faces) and food great as expected from Mexican cousine!

[@ChrisJustGoes]

That's exactly how it is, just left. Well said

[@mariasosa5233]

Juce some one was looking over u to be there in Tepito. it was foolish be be in the area if u know is dangerous

[@DaraOrtiz]

why wouldn’t they be polite and educated

[@kimberlykat7552]

@@mariasosa5233 🙄😒the point is they didn't know...just want to be saying something😑🤫

[@jakel8627]

Plot twist: Your mum is a hardcore gangsta, everyone feared her so no one bothered you

[@JA-pf1xz]

Lived in Mexico City, and was married to a women form DF. Whenever we visited her family she would never let me go to Tepito with her and her family. Driven by Tepito several times. I did live in Nezahualcoyotl for several months. Only got robbed once. I mostly felt save whenever in Mexico. It's been over ten years since I've been there, so not sure what its like now. I miss the food, the people the places.

[@Abeuba]

Hey my friend interesting story I lived in nezahualcoyotl for 3 of the last 4 years I guess as my wife is from there I actually love the area the people there are so welcoming and friendly towards me and people love to have celebrations there especially at Christmas we had a gathering every night for a week food and piñatas for the kids and a big party on Saturday all night no one ever complains I walk around the area daily and have thankfully never seen a problem. But my wife’s childhood there was vastly different at the time neza was the worlds largest slum no running water even no police

[@nnanna5006]

It takes a lot of guts to film here. I commend the teams courage.

[@PaulAllen786]

I agree. Being a Journalist is a certain death sentence. It’s like Medieval times with modern weaponery

[@tomwalker8965]

I'm staying in Chicago ✌🏾

[@bobhigginspeirce1788]

I can't believe the thugs think a mask hides their identity. The camera missed a blur occasionally, distinguishing tattoos, profiles....it would be easy for cops to bust them...if they weren't corrupt as well.

[@boxcarz]

Exactly, they don't have to worry about it, so they don't try.

[@EarthIsFlat456]

You people seem to forget that even if they can bribe the police they can't bribe their rivals.

[@fullanarchy]

Does anyone remember Bald and Bankrupt looking around in this place, grabbing the attention of the locals? 😂 It was during the day though, but still what a mad lad.

[@Bjurmann001]

That guy is awesome

[@kensley94]

He dsnt cause any troubles, you could basically do the same thing. There are tons of people there as a matter of fact these cartels need tourist cs they spend money

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

I remember Bald in Peru

[@donaldbarton6701]

Walking around in a tuxedo looking like a Russian hitman?

[@lewisc9959]

This is not a bad area at all.

[@juliesanchez6026]

My Pops is from Tepito, when he was 22yrs old he crossed the border to LA Pacoima, became a citizen and then when I was 10 yrs old we drove to MX DF in our lil Mini Van with my parents and 6 siblings. My pops took us to Tepito, we borrowed my uncles van with MX plates to drive to Tepito, no way would we use our van with California plates in Tepito we would not survive. My Posp said stay close and do not speak English, do not ask questions. He showed us where he grew up and lived, you can feel the tense, danger and feel unsafe. Cops are corrupted and you do not ask to use the bathroom or go into the alleys. It's very dangerous specially if you are from USA. You can tell we were not form there and it was scary, when it got dark my pops said let get out of here!!! You do not go there if you do not know anyone or if you are not from MX.

[@Nutmeg142]

I don’t know, it doesn’t seem like you want to go there even if you are from MX . (Not trying to be funny)

[@juliesanchez6026]

@@Nutmeg142 yah I know, only if you knew how many people try to get out of there, too expensive to live anywhere else. My dad still to this day speaks like Chilango/ Tepito and also speaks English very well. Glad all of our family was able to get out of there.

[@5thdimension625]

When I was a student exchange in Mexico City, I would take the subway to this market everyday. It was awesome. This was in 1988 but I always felt safe and I bought all of my souvenirs from this market.

[@There.Is.Only.Now.]

You feel safe because you cant see the danger

[@glockdude5472]

No, you were what we call “oblivious”.

[@RemozGaming]

@@glockdude5472 ok gangster

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

Yeah that was 24 yrs ago!

[@5thdimension625]

Mexico City was very different than it is today.

[@godeye15]

I refuse to believe this dude is the actual leader of the gang . It really ain’t tooooooo hard to figure out who he is if they really wanted to know .

[@jonwho4231]

Im sure the police know who he is, but this isn’t america, the police are paid off with millions so they turn a blind eye, plus im sure if the police did go in there they would be killed and probably their families as well, so its not the matter of not knowing or not being able to find out but not wanting to

[@Ronoir]

Agreed, this whole thing seems fake to me. Good watch tho.

[@GalacticNovaOverlord]

You know much of the younger ones post things on social media to flex and nothing happens to most of them.

[@scattymatty7662]

Hands down, the best free documentaries on You Tube!!💯👍🇬🇧

[@touchofgrey5372]

What you fail to realize is that it is plagiarized video! Like ALL of Free Documentaries!

[@babayaga-kr9dq]

KZbin pays for it 😉

[@glockdude5472]

@@touchofgrey5372 oh but that’s wayyycist! 🙄

[@jenskarlsson4744]

Love the speakers voice !! he makes anything sound dangerous and cool !!! legend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JewishMarine]

I lived in Mexico City for over twenty years, and have been to Tepito hundreds of times, and have never been killed, not a single time.

[@TheLilwaltzz]

Are you bragging ?

[@Hialim]

Sounds like you have been killed but don't wanna admit it it's oke I've been killed 36 times

[@JewishMarine]

@@TheLilwaltzz I don't have anything _else_ to brag about.

[@JewishMarine]

@@Hialim Not counting the one time in Fallujah.

[@Hialim]

@@JewishMarine we don't talk about that time it was crazy 😜

[@RawDawgRandi]

I've always wondered how these photographers/videographers have the resources to get to the bosses for interviews, but the police don't.... It just doesn't make sense. IMO, it proves that the police are 100% involved in protecting the criminals. If the videographers can get to them, the police could easily do so too, they just choose not to.

[@paulrodriguez4075]

They kill your whole family and friends in front of you then kill you. So I’ve heard

[@nicolasrose3064]

The police don't "interview the bosses" because they wouldn't live to tell the story, seriously, your logic that the police are not Interviewing the bosses because they are protecting the cartels is pointless, these guys have zero fear of "Da Cops".

[@christellenlanda1154]

@@nicolasrose3064 I think you’re missing the point. It’s not that police aren’t doing interviews, it’s the fact that they’re unable to catch these criminals in an unending cat and mouse chase, for decades at a time, whereas these videographers can easily access their locations and such. And it was even mentioned that police corruption is a huge problem so they have a point in saying that the police do in fact protect these criminals.

[@LONEWOLF-rq5tl]

@@nicolasrose3064 Bro,come back to reality because in Mexico most of the police work for the cartels and if they don't they will die along with all their families. Just trust me on that and we're gonna leave it at that!

[@kylegray3838]

@@christellenlanda1154 lol its the fact the police are being paid off, and when they arent its because they were getting a bonus from their boss or another rival leader, police corruption is scarier then the gangs ngl.

[@rj1592]

Tepito is a go zone for tourists. I went to their street market, walked all around, and felt comfortable. If your looking for trouble, it will find you, but if not, your ok.

[@SCDJMU]

you're

[@SleepingFumos]

@@SCDJMU well... akthually 🤓

[@NerdInked]

No thank you.

[@hellinterface6721]

Mexican puntas. Send in some western death squads. If it was allowed this would be cleared up in a week.

[@mihoyminoy7003]

@@SleepingFumos LMAO

[@Mrmiogi365]

They trust no one but got this guy filming everything they doing 😂

[@rave400v6]

Sometimes, I think the police's "special task forces" sticks out like a sore thumb most of the time. Either alerting people or having them be an easy target.

[@robd1329]

What miserable country. Im more safe in Colombia

[@richmondbaiden2644]

You're doing an incredible job with your tough documentaries. I've always wondered how do you get these hardened thugs and criminals convinced to agree to film their illegal activities?

[@DgurlSunshine]

CIA PAID THEMSELVES TO FILM LMFAO PIGS

[@pietrojenkins6901]

A little bribe does it.

[@jonnymd3920]

These documentaries are not filmed by this channel, they’re just rebranded and reposted. Fair play to them for publishing them for all to see though

[@willengel2458]

filmmakers arranged all the tiny details through third party.

[@0FluchderKaribik0]

As the other guy said, the documentaries are not produced by this channel, but I can imagine the original filmmaker just pays these guys money. Someone that kills people for money surely also gives an interview for the right price. What I additionally wonder tho is how they convinced them that they wouldn't leak their information to the police. Surely an ordinary contract saying "we wont snitch on you, we promise" wouldn't have much value for these guys, as they are lawless anyways.

[@Charlton_Kekston]

You're telling me that criminals can buy guns illegally? I'm shocked!

[@kronikphase]

hahahahaha

[@LuiBei1994]

Lol where do you think they get them from?

[@Charlton_Kekston]

@@LuiBei1994 It's called sarcasm.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

no hood in America compares to something like this..

[@hugoorlandoellocogatti573]

yet

[@RichWeigel]

We have similar hoods in Puerto Rico. You do not go into the barrios there unless you are from there or know someone in there that can escort you.

[@ryandanford5289]

I love how they make this guy out to be some kinda shadow figure but they're following him around with a camera.

[@paulbagnall5910]

yeah. documentaries are presented with the same sort of drama as hollywood films. it brings suspense and boosts viewings. the only way to appreciate any environment is to go there with an open mind having done your research and just act sensibly. chances are nothing will come of it. but if you go with preconceived notions and fear then this attitude will attract its own trouble. in fact whereever you go.

[@chrisrivera3961]

I have family that live in Mexico City. when i went to visit they told me to avoid certain areas and Tepito was the main one they told me to stay away from.

[@jsyc6191]

Cameramen are always untouchable, they can record anyone when and who to choose. Why? Cuz they are immortals.

[@mariasosa5233]

Is mind blowing yo hear these guys talking like it was another day in the neighborhood. this Pancho guy the hit man, so heartless. Hell awaits people like him.

[@ahmadsulaimanrabi2710]

It's never too late to change, God forgives if you ask for forgiveness

[@Justin-rv9nc]

That hit man handles that shotgun like he has never handled any gun before!

[@shonseibert48]

Nobody knows who's in charge of the gang, it would be certain death. But this is Mickey the leader.......🤣🤣🤣

[@ar6267]

Always excited for new videos 👌😀✌️❤️

[@anaheimauthentic5099]

Dates back to the time of the aztecs. Originally named Teocultepitan, which the Spaniards shorten to Tepito. It has always been like this an informal market/outdoor swap meet (tianguis).

[@JD-re3cj]

Not much has changed then since the time of ritual sacrifices

[@Anthony-nv7gd]

I love how they blur the guns but not the eyes forehead eyebrows nose or height of the criminal. 🤯

[@valentinius62]

Guns baaaaad. 🐑

[@noahmoses4051]

"In the end days bad will be good and good will be bad" ~ Jesus👑Christ

[@johnproctor6438]

I went to Mexico in 1998 right after high school, right before I went to the police academy. In Mexico City, there was not one second where I felt like it was safe. Not one. I couldn't believe how little I really knew before going.

[@FransceneJK98]

Should’ve done your research before going.

[@REBELDOMINATORS]

Yessssss my favourite type of documentaries, MASSIVE shoutout to Free Documentary for another banger No Go Zone episode!

[@Angel-bz2tk]

my first time coming across this channel, absolutely mind opening, I've holidayed in Mexico twice, absolutely beautiful country, beautiful people, went back to celebrate day of the dead, when my mum died, we both holidayed in Mexico together, so I went and celebrated her life with my frien, great adventure holidays, zip lining, caving, diving in cenottes, diving with sea turtles, day of the dead festivals, I miss Mexico and want one more amazing holiday🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@thomasbrown5649]

Respect for the boxing coach doing the right thing even tho he’s putting his life in danger

[@jacknajjarian8055]

The gangster makes his way through thousands of people in narrow alleyways disappearing into a crowd. Literally walks around with a cameraman with bigass camera recording him.

[@princessofnada87j25]

Right lol

[@donnahughs9749]

The camera's not right up on him; the filmmaker could just be filming a street scene. But I bet he gets a different car.

[@bud_smokinzie]

This series is great!

[@richardt1792]

2006 was the last time I stepped foot in Mexico. I live in Southern California so on rare occasions, I would go to Tijuana for a few hours. I took my 16 year old twin daughters to do a little shopping. It had such a weird, dangerous vibe, I never went back. Now, it is actually the most dangerous city in the world. More homicides per capita than any other city.

[@meme-bz6iw]

Bring your 16 twin daughters to Tijuana....very smart dad. I am very happy about your wise decision....I don't want to know about the others decisions like that you have taken in your life..

[@Steven-rp8zo]

yes, it's not like the old days. used to drive down to Ensenada on weekends. no more!

[@LuiBei1994]

Downside of being neighbors with the US and not having a stable government. The us starts it dumb drug war and then sells all its guns and buys all the drugs from Mexico.

[@SuperMassara]

I lived in a Tijuana for 6 years. Minded my own business never had a problem ever. I find more dangerous San Diego. Obviously if you TRY to have problems in Tijuana you'll find them . Guaranteed.

[@SuperMassara]

@@meme-bz6iw México City is the same thing just as a Tijuana . It depends mostly on YOU .

[@shrek9299]

The person who filmed this had alot of money and had a balls of steel

[@albertberto5276]

I can understand places like this even though I live in New York City and in America things are different. I do come from a really tough place, very isolated,Red Hook Brooklyn NY. I can understand protecting your neighborhood and controlling the drugs and hustling. Everyone has their territory and if outsiders intrude then we'd all get together and fight for a common cause.

[@zerohours.]

"He managed to finish his cocaine deal and was heading back. He doesn't trust anyone..." Except for that camera crew in the bushes lol.

[@iamdervy8789]

Miss this series, was wondering when it was coming back

[@zakali3622]

yap

[@miyukisakura6529]

Lol it was not easy to make haha 😂

[@dharmendradayal44]

Free Documentary channel is wonderful with various worldwide experiencing treasure. It's like a National Geographic channel of KZbin.👌❤

[@arturos1625]

Trudne i niebezpieczne jest życie na wysokich obrotach. Żyjesz szybko i umierasz szybko😓

[@ruthcastro734]

Yes

[@ChelsterSkelter]

Arms dealer's ringtone being Adele is just great 😊

[@donmeyers2631]

That was gold!

[@summer_mist4980]

Phenomenal documentary! storytelling top notch, narrator voice gives it a nice creepy vibe please upload more!!

[@patrciaclemons8183]

No go zone. Proceeds to walk in with camera... Okay hollywood

[@albertberto5276]

Places like this are all over the world 🌍🌎 and it's terrible how bad things can get, the violence.. sometimes it's necessary and for the greater good. Sometimes it's not a choice of right and wrong, or choosing good over evils, sometimes one has to choose the lesser evil of two sides.

[@crynotic1]

when the one dude said he will kill his right hand man if he refused to listen him, the look on the right hand man's face lmao 40:30

[@commander071]

Visited there couple of days ago. My heart was beating pretty hard the whole time and i feel like everybody was watching me haha

[@TM-ys1kc]

Another masterpiece from FD! Thank you.

[@randpherigo9724]

You should do one on Chicago next...

[@LastEmperor86]

Tepito market.... definitely in my bucketlist 😁😁😁

[@torressandy7373]

Love this series love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤

[@DirtyHerrie.official]

I'm curious as what the hitman does with all the money he earns. 14000 Euro per hit in Mexico is a lot of money I guess. But still he lives like he's practically broke. Love these series keep up the good work please!

[@skeemininnem]

They said up to 14k euro likely he’s getting 2k - 5K per killing and may do 5-8 per year. That not a lot of money.

[@banjiegirl2001]

Probably keeping up his drug habit.

[@meeswesten9891]

I walked around Tepito with a camera,filming the whole place, for a full hour once. At some point a guy came up to me and told me sternly that i shouldnt film here. I turned it off and maybe 15 meter further there were a bunch if guys trying to sell drugs. Im very thankfull nothing bad happened to me that day. I have a video about it :p

[@JD-re3cj]

You vlog 🛎🔚 types just want to film yourself acting cool

[@ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief]

Awesome coverage. 🇰🇪👏👏👏

[@Bjurmann001]

Naona wewe pia ni fan WA FD

[@bernardwanjohi7201]

Haiya tuko wengi

[@vabene7679]

Watching from the West African coast of Accra Ghana 🇬🇭

[@sarahakakpo6208]

Me to and I'm really beginning to appreciate the peace and security we have in Ghana. God loves Ghana

[@ky.mus26]

This and the prison ones are my favorite to watch. Please do more!

[@umarumair1818]

Same here

[@LarryLaird-eb8rp]

This channel is fantastic.

[@FreeDocumentary]

thank you! But we couldn’t do without you guys out there so our thanks to you too!

[@rickymoreno1434]

32:15 local: "it doesn't pain me to talk about it" Narrator: " the 57 year old still struggles to talk about it" hahajaja still love these documentaries tho keep it up.

[@cerberusnovaempire9483]

Le meten su pinche aumento para que sea mas dramatico

[@BeardedHobbyist]

Not to mention the translations are off 🤣

[@WhatOnEarth444]

Just added this place on my bucket list. 😂🤣

[@victorndolo566]

Great narration. Great job. Just wondering, how do they get these guys to speak on camera?

[@peacerunnerleesher4065]

By paying the gangs 100k in exchange of marketing their gang activities

[@hamsternuggetz]

I think they like that a documentary is being made about them. It makes them seem more famous and bigger than other gangs, therefore they probably enjoy it because it's all about them and how lethal they can be. It's meant to scare people and that's what they want. If they said no, they know the crew could simply go to another gang.

[@liamg1706]

@@hamsternuggetz or it gets them more attention from law enforcement and other gangs and ruins them

[@implodingllama2092]

@@liamg1706 bold of you to assume that the police aren’t corrupt to begin with

[@liamg1706]

@@implodingllama2092 who said i assume that, corrupt law enforcement agencies certainly wouldnt be a fan of these documentries either as it would have people think they are corrupt or doing nothing about the problem or both 🤷‍♂️

[@delwieding9252]

i walked quickly through Tepito in 1981,knowing the risks, a white kid hippie with a camera. the hairdressers came out to wave and laugh at me. the classic whistles announced me. people looked. then it was a barren place, not market day, the tension was heavy and my walk was the old plaza and back into town. i knew it was a no go zone, and was quick. the modest ancient working class homes are now gone, but what i saw was priceless. who honors the lives of people. be respectful. be quick. in the old merced, i was stalked by a famous madman- enfuriated by my sight, i knew something was up, when everyone stopped work , smiling, watching me tracked. i almost made it to a police but escaped a beating by running circles around a truck. the shop keepers were quite amused by it all, and i would get no help. the officer came right over and saved my neck. i disappeared quickly .

[@MAKINE1982]

Need more episodes like this please nice work 🔥🔥🔥

[@simsfairytales9589]

You know when you see a dude walking down the street with his hood over his cap when he is the only one in any crowd, makes him stand out like a sore thumb

[@donmeyers2631]

Dude! Right????

[@talibanjihad4419]

Please upload cartel more...👍👍

[@JohnyBells]

I finally understand this concept thanks to your explanation.

[@lukawilliams4822]

“There’s somebody that doesn’t want to pay for their cocaine” YEAH RIGHT !!! 😂