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#242 - Gold, Migration, and Cocaine

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

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Democracy and Organized Crime in Latin America

This chapter examines the interplay between democratic growth and the emergence of organized crime in Latin America, emphasizing the missteps in criminal justice reform. It highlights the socio-economic factors driving drug cartels and violence, with case studies from Colombia, Guatemala, and Bolivia illustrating the complex dynamics of poverty, inequality, and migration. The discussion also addresses the challenges of regional collaboration among nations in combatting persistent organized crime issues.

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