NCJ Number
165951
Date Published
1993
Length
54 pages
Annotation
An analysis of progress and problems being experienced by United States and Colombian agencies in implementing United States drug law enforcement programs in Colombia concluded that efforts are under way but that obstacles in and around Colombia and United States management problems are hindering the counternarcotics efforts there.
Abstract
The Andean Strategy emphasizes the disruption of Colombian drug cartels and is an important part of the United States national drug control strategy. Between fiscal years 1990 and 1992, the United States agreed to give Colombia about $504.3 million worth of military, law enforcement, and economic aid. Colombia has demonstrated its commitment and political will in the 3 years since the Andean strategy was announced by taking action to support United States objectives. Law enforcement pressure against the cartels has increased. However, the limited ability of some Colombian agencies to plan and implement an effective counternarcotics strategy, increasing insurgency and narcoterrorism activities, the expansion of the cartels into heroin, government corruption, and the lack of effective antidrug programs in other countries all hinder the counternarcotics effort in Colombia. United States management problems, poor interagency coordination, and reduced funding have also hindered efforts. Table and appended background information