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Organized Crime: Colombia And The War On Drugs (8/27/24)
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The Colombian Drug Wars, spanning several decades, are a tumultuous period in Colombia's history marked by the rise of powerful drug cartels, violent conflicts with guerrilla and paramilitary groups, and the profound impact of cocaine trafficking on society. Beginning in the late 1970s with the rise of the Medellín Cartel under Pablo Escobar, and later the Cali Cartel, Colombia became the epicenter of the global cocaine trade. These cartels amassed enormous wealth and power, using violence and corruption to influence politics and society. The Colombian government, often with U.S. support, engaged in a relentless battle against these organizations, employing military force, law enforcement, and economic sanctions. The conflict saw the involvement of various guerrilla and paramilitary groups, such as the FARC and the AUC, who financed their activities through the drug trade, further complicating efforts to restore order and stability.
Despite the dismantling of major cartels in the 1990s and early 2000s, the drug trade evolved rather than disappeared. Smaller, more decentralized groups known as "invisible cartels" emerged, continuing to exploit Colombia's socio-economic vulnerabilities. The drug wars have led to widespread violence, human rights abuses, and socio-economic disruption, displacing communities and undermining the rule of law. While Colombia has made significant strides in reducing violence and promoting peace, particularly with the 2016 peace deal with the FARC, the underlying issues of inequality, corruption, and the global demand for drugs persist. The Colombian Drug Wars remain a complex and ongoing challenge, highlighting the need for integrated solutions that address both the symptoms and the root causes of drug trafficking.
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Despite the dismantling of major cartels in the 1990s and early 2000s, the drug trade evolved rather than disappeared. Smaller, more decentralized groups known as "invisible cartels" emerged, continuing to exploit Colombia's socio-economic vulnerabilities. The drug wars have led to widespread violence, human rights abuses, and socio-economic disruption, displacing communities and undermining the rule of law. While Colombia has made significant strides in reducing violence and promoting peace, particularly with the 2016 peace deal with the FARC, the underlying issues of inequality, corruption, and the global demand for drugs persist. The Colombian Drug Wars remain a complex and ongoing challenge, highlighting the need for integrated solutions that address both the symptoms and the root causes of drug trafficking.
(commercial at 12:35)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
1097 episodes
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Manage episode 436449543 series 2987886
Content provided by Bobby Capucci. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bobby Capucci or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
The Colombian Drug Wars, spanning several decades, are a tumultuous period in Colombia's history marked by the rise of powerful drug cartels, violent conflicts with guerrilla and paramilitary groups, and the profound impact of cocaine trafficking on society. Beginning in the late 1970s with the rise of the Medellín Cartel under Pablo Escobar, and later the Cali Cartel, Colombia became the epicenter of the global cocaine trade. These cartels amassed enormous wealth and power, using violence and corruption to influence politics and society. The Colombian government, often with U.S. support, engaged in a relentless battle against these organizations, employing military force, law enforcement, and economic sanctions. The conflict saw the involvement of various guerrilla and paramilitary groups, such as the FARC and the AUC, who financed their activities through the drug trade, further complicating efforts to restore order and stability.
Despite the dismantling of major cartels in the 1990s and early 2000s, the drug trade evolved rather than disappeared. Smaller, more decentralized groups known as "invisible cartels" emerged, continuing to exploit Colombia's socio-economic vulnerabilities. The drug wars have led to widespread violence, human rights abuses, and socio-economic disruption, displacing communities and undermining the rule of law. While Colombia has made significant strides in reducing violence and promoting peace, particularly with the 2016 peace deal with the FARC, the underlying issues of inequality, corruption, and the global demand for drugs persist. The Colombian Drug Wars remain a complex and ongoing challenge, highlighting the need for integrated solutions that address both the symptoms and the root causes of drug trafficking.
(commercial at 12:35)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
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continue reading
Despite the dismantling of major cartels in the 1990s and early 2000s, the drug trade evolved rather than disappeared. Smaller, more decentralized groups known as "invisible cartels" emerged, continuing to exploit Colombia's socio-economic vulnerabilities. The drug wars have led to widespread violence, human rights abuses, and socio-economic disruption, displacing communities and undermining the rule of law. While Colombia has made significant strides in reducing violence and promoting peace, particularly with the 2016 peace deal with the FARC, the underlying issues of inequality, corruption, and the global demand for drugs persist. The Colombian Drug Wars remain a complex and ongoing challenge, highlighting the need for integrated solutions that address both the symptoms and the root causes of drug trafficking.
(commercial at 12:35)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
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