The Latin American Drug Trade: Scope, Dimensions, Impact, and Response

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Abstract:

Transnational crime remains a particularly serious problem in Latin America, affecting numerous states both in and beyond the region and having severe repercussions for political, economic, and human security. Although a range of issues confront policymakers and decisionmakers, most are, in some way or another, connected with the drug trade. This monograph examines the scope and dimensions of cocaine and heroin production emanating from Latin America the main methods and routes that are used to ship narcotics between source, transit, and consumption countries and the principal consequences that are associated with this particular manifestation of transnational crime. This monograph is based on research conducted during fiscal years 2009 and 2010 as part of a study, U.S. Security Roles in Latin America, that identified and analyzed the major security trends in Latin America and the implications of regional developments for the stability of friendly states and broader U.S. interests.

Author(s):
Chalk, Peter
Author Organization(s):
RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE SANTA MONICA CA
Descriptive Note:
Monograph
Pagination:
0114

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA7014-06-C-0001
Monitor Series:
USAF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*AIR FORCE, *RECONNAISSANCE, *MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, *DRUG SMUGGLING, *LATIN AMERICA, SURVEILLANCE, CRIMINAL CORRUPTION, PERU, COLOMBIA, SUBMERSIBLES, MEXICO, PARAMILITARY FORCES, BOLIVIA, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, BOATS, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, NATIONAL SECURITY, WEAPONS, COCAINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
OPIATES, GANGS, FARC(FUERZAS ARMADAS REVOLUCIONARIAS DE COLOMBIA), BACRIM(BANDA CRIMINALES EMERGENTES), ELN(EJERCITO DE LIBERACION NACIONAL), AUC(AUTODEFENSAS UNIDAS DE COLOMBIA), NDV(NORTE DEL VALLE), GULF CARTEL, LA FAMILIA ORGANIZATION, SINALOA FEDERATION, WEST AFRICAN SYNDICATES, GO FASTS, WEAPONS TRADE, LA EME, MS 13
Report Date:
2010 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2011 Jul 11