Citation

Filippone R. Stud. Conflict Terrorism 1994; 17(4): 323-344.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10576109408435960

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article details the reasons why the supply reduction strategies aimed at winning the drug war adopted by the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations cannot work. Included in this article is a detailed examination of the organizational structure of the Medellin cartel. The cartel's operations extend well beyond the production and transportation of cocaine: The political, social, and cultural activities the cartel undertakes extend its influence well beyond those involved directly in the drug trade. In addition, the financial benefits of narcotics trafficking provide benefits to vast segments of Colombian society. The Call cartel has learned from the mistakes of the Medellin cartel and is even more effective at putting drugs on American streets. The total failure of supply reduction programs is evidence of the strength of the cartels.

Language: en