2021
DOI: 10.17230/co-herencia.18.34.6
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Drug-Trafficking in Colombia: The New Civil War Against Democracy and Peacebuilding

Abstract: Drug-trafficking in Colombia has been a widely researched phenomenon, especially now, as the country undergoes a transition process with its older guerrilla. Now more than ever it is fundamental to examine how drug-trafficking organizations violent activities affect the consolidation of peace. This article considers different approaches to study violence derived from drug-trafficking, in order to advance towards the objectives of transitional justice. For that matter, this work is based on the idea that drug-t… Show more

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“…Drug trafficking is a highly profitable business with, in general, a strong political and economic influence, frequently involving armed conflicts, violence against citizens, and the involvement of other illegal organizations. It also involves actions against Police and Drug Trafficking Control Systems and attempts to maintain control over the drug trafficking routes, as evidenced in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil ( 7 ). Cocaine trafficking is the most violent business associated with the illicit drug trade, which generally includes the corruption of government agents ( 8 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Drug trafficking is a highly profitable business with, in general, a strong political and economic influence, frequently involving armed conflicts, violence against citizens, and the involvement of other illegal organizations. It also involves actions against Police and Drug Trafficking Control Systems and attempts to maintain control over the drug trafficking routes, as evidenced in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil ( 7 ). Cocaine trafficking is the most violent business associated with the illicit drug trade, which generally includes the corruption of government agents ( 8 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%