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The Rise of Narco States: How Governments Turn a Blind Eye to Drug Trafficking
TLDR Narco states are formed when governments turn a blind eye to or are directly involved in drug trafficking, leading to the rise of these states in Mexico, Central America, and Africa. These states are characterized by corruption, violence, and the prioritization of drug traffickers over the well-being of the people.
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A narco state is a country or region where the government is involved in or turns a blind eye to drug trafficking.
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Narco states are formed when governments turn a blind eye to or are directly involved in drug trafficking, and one reason for the rise of narco states in Mexico is due to the shutdown of the Caribbean as a main route for cocaine trafficking to the US.
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Narco states are formed when governments turn a blind eye to or are directly involved in drug trafficking, and one reason for the rise of narco states in Mexico is due to the shutdown of the Caribbean as a main route for cocaine trafficking to the US, and in narco states, the government's power is given to drug traffickers at the expense of the people they're supposed to be protecting and representing.
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Narco states are formed in unstable regions with a lot of guns, former military personnel, and poverty, and the root of all narco states is money, either through bribes or the GDP from drug trafficking.
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Central America has become a key supply line for drug trafficking between South America and North America due to conflicts, a high ratio of illegal guns to legitimate police and armed forces, and corrupt government officials who prevent extradition.
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The US has a history of supporting brutal regimes and paramilitary groups involved in drug trafficking, such as La Cofrida in Guatemala, and training individuals at the School of the Americas who later became major drug dealers, highlighting the consequences of supporting groups engaged in drug trafficking.
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Narco States began to emerge in Africa in the 90s due to the end of colonialism, the influx of European influence and money, and the economic and political vacuum left behind, with Zambia and Senegal being notable examples.
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West Africa has become a hub for cocaine trafficking to Europe, with Guinea-Bissau being the prime example as $150 million worth of cocaine passes through its borders each month, accounting for half of the country's gross domestic product, and this all started by accident when fishermen found packages of cocaine and later sold it to a South American man.
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The Colombian drug cartels have turned Guinea-Bissau into a perfect narco state due to its lack of central government, low average income, and its status as a former Portuguese colony, making it an ideal location for drug trafficking to Europe.
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