Every day, violence is increasing in Latin America, and people are very worried about that. The Republic of Panama as a part of Central America faces many threats with national and international reaches. The most important national security threat is Narco-terrorism because it negatively affects many aspects of our society. When looking for the cause of increase in violence and criminal activities, the Panamanians know for sure that it is due to Narco-terrorism. In this essay, we will explain the concept of narcoterrorism; its root causes; impact and effects; how the Panamanian government is responding; and how this governmental response can be more effective.
Narcoterrorism is the combination of Terrorist tactics and Narco-trafficking …show more content…
Even though most of drug dealers are not interested in overthrowing the government, some of them would like controlling the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Power. The history of violence in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru has demonstrated the behavior of Narco-terrorists; and the Republic of Panama is not immune to this threat. When powerful narcotics-related groups use violence against security forces and authorities, people’s confidence and tranquility in Panama can plummet dramatically.
Narco-terrorists use different tactics to move drugs from South America through Panama to North America because North America represents a big market of drugs selling. Normally, Narco-terrorists purchase cocaine in Colombia, Bolivia, or Peru at cheaper prices to sell them in North America at higher prices. For example, they can buy a kilogram of cocaine at $2,200 in Colombia; and later sell it from $53,000 to $55,000 in the United States of America. Their profits can increase from $100,000 to $150,000 when they can sell that same kilogram at retail prices. Narco-terrorist cartels can earn billions of dollars. A case in point is the Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin el Chapo Guzman who, according to Forbes, has an estimated fortune of 1 …show more content…
The main impacts of it are in two areas: Security and Social. If narco-terrorist cartels strengthen so much, they will attack security forces and population to advance their objectives. The influences of Mexican-Colombian cartels operating in Panama have threatened stability; however, if not degraded, they can destroy good governance. Therefore, narco-terrorism will result in high crimes rates and attacks against Panamanian security
Narcoterrorism is the combination of Terrorist tactics and Narco-trafficking …show more content…
Even though most of drug dealers are not interested in overthrowing the government, some of them would like controlling the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Power. The history of violence in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru has demonstrated the behavior of Narco-terrorists; and the Republic of Panama is not immune to this threat. When powerful narcotics-related groups use violence against security forces and authorities, people’s confidence and tranquility in Panama can plummet dramatically.
Narco-terrorists use different tactics to move drugs from South America through Panama to North America because North America represents a big market of drugs selling. Normally, Narco-terrorists purchase cocaine in Colombia, Bolivia, or Peru at cheaper prices to sell them in North America at higher prices. For example, they can buy a kilogram of cocaine at $2,200 in Colombia; and later sell it from $53,000 to $55,000 in the United States of America. Their profits can increase from $100,000 to $150,000 when they can sell that same kilogram at retail prices. Narco-terrorist cartels can earn billions of dollars. A case in point is the Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin el Chapo Guzman who, according to Forbes, has an estimated fortune of 1 …show more content…
The main impacts of it are in two areas: Security and Social. If narco-terrorist cartels strengthen so much, they will attack security forces and population to advance their objectives. The influences of Mexican-Colombian cartels operating in Panama have threatened stability; however, if not degraded, they can destroy good governance. Therefore, narco-terrorism will result in high crimes rates and attacks against Panamanian security