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#242 - Gold, Migration, and Cocaine

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

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The Rise of Anarcho-States in Latin America

This chapter examines the growing influence of drug trafficking, particularly cocaine, in countries like Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Chile, which are increasingly becoming transit points due to global demand and poor enforcement. It discusses the emergence of 'anarcho-states,' where government officials are implicated in organized crime, complicating efforts to maintain political stability and effective law enforcement.

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