As U.S Weighs Cutting Anti-Drug Aid to Colombia, Other Drug Trafficking Hotspot In The Caribbean Comes To Light

Addressing drug trafficking in Colombia and transit hubs like Haiti, Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica requires a multi-faceted strategy that targets supply, transit routes, and underlying social issues.

Suggested measures include reallocating Colombian military resources to target trafficking networks, increasing transparency in operations, and implementing a state-controlled program for medical coca production with guaranteed purchase from farmers.

For Haiti, strengthening border and maritime security with international support, targeting corruption within criminal networks, and investing in social and economic development to reduce vulnerabilities are recommended.

Collaborative regional strategies involving formal agreements, multilateral funding, and robust supply chain tracking for medical drugs are also proposed.