For decades, drug cartels have wielded profound political influence in Latin America. With the evolution and diversification of new illicit markets that move trillions of dollars, the corrupting capacity of criminal networks challenges the survival of democratic institutions.
Although the current administration has shown a willingness to acknowledge the problem, since the previous administration, in which there were no meetings with the mothers or collectives, the official narrative has been responsible for minimizing the tragedy.
Regulatory frameworks and international cooperation must be strengthened to effectively combat these threats to Latin America's economic and social stability.
The militarization of internal security was justified as a response to the severe wave of violence that made 2023 the most violent year in the country's history.
