The State of Play: US Anti-Drug Cooperation in Latin America

The State of Play: US Anti-Drug Cooperation in Latin America

The State of Play: US Anti-Drug Cooperation in Latin America Since US President Richard Nixon declared drugs public enemy number one in the 1970s and created the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), regional cooperation with the United States on anti-narcotics has become a central focus of US policy in Latin America.The drug war has defined key dynamics between the United States and countries in the region, including funding, military aid, and…