The video, which originated around 2020-2021, is a graphic execution video attributed to a Mexican cartel. It features a victim, frequently referred to as "Ghost Rider," who is subjected to extreme torture, specifically with fire, by masked members of a rival cartel.

After cross-referencing claims with open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts and cartel monitoring groups, a different picture emerges. The video most commonly labeled as "El Ghost Rider" is not new, nor does it feature a human on fire.

But what is the El Ghost Rider cartel video? Why did it become a watershed moment in cartel propaganda? And which cartel was behind it? This article dives deep into the origins, content, and fallout of one of the most disturbing pieces of viral violence in the 21st century.