The Andean Initiative: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, Second Session, June 6 and 20, 1990, Volumen4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 147 páginas |
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Página 56 - Forces of the Respective Countries The control of illegal trafficking in drugs is essentially a law enforcement matter. However, because of its magnitude and the different aspects involved, and in keeping with the sovereign interest of each State and its own judicial system, the armed forces in each of the countries, within their own territory and national jurisdictions, may also participate. The Parties may establish bilateral and multilateral understandings for cooperation in accordance with their...
Página 97 - Institute before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs Committee on Foreign Affairs US House of Representatives Washington, DC March 13, 1991 Mr. Chairman: It is a pleasure to appear before this Subcommittee hearing on "The Situation in Guatemala and Options for United States Policy.
Página 108 - ... States will request Congress to authorize new funds for the program during fiscal years 1991 to 1994, in order to support the Andean Parties' efforts to counteract the short- and long-term socio-economic impact of an effective fight against illicit drugs. This contribution by the United States would be made within the framework of actions against drug trafficking carried out by the Andean Parties. The Andean Parties reiterate the importance of implementing or strengthening sound economic policies...
Página 89 - There is little oversight of military activities in the emergency zones by civilian judges or prosecutors, and the constitutional rights of persons detained by the military are routinely ignored."47 The model for emergency authority in Peru is the PoliticalMilitary Command first established in Ayacucho.
Página 46 - In the short term, there is a need to create and /or to strengthen social emergency programs and balance of payments support to mitigate the social and economic costs stemming from substitution. In the medium and long term, investment programs and measures will be needed to create the economic conditions for definitive substitution of the coca economy in those countries where it exists or of that sector of the economy affected by narcotics trafficking.
Página 17 - Development before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs Committee on Foreign Affairs US House of Representatives Washington, DC March 5, 1991 Mr.
Página 62 - ... payments support to mitigate the social and economic costs stemming from substitution. In the medium and long term, investment programs and measures will be needed to create the economic conditions for definitive substitution of the coca economy in those countries where it exists or of that sector of the economy affected by narcotics trafficking. It is necessary to implement programs to preserve the ecological balance.
Página 49 - Bolivia's efforts to consolidate democracy and promote economic growth, however, may well be torn apart by the very US strategies being offered to support them. In short, the agenda of the war on drugs could undermine Bolivia's democratic and economic initiatives. The most significant threat is the current policy of militarizing the drug war. If this policy continues, unexpected outcomes, such as a future violent conflict and an unravelling democracy, will not be surprising.
Página 50 - WAR ON DRUGS" In the 1980s, a significant shift in US policy toward Latin America was the recognition that national-security interests are best served by the consolidation of democratic regimes. The focus on human rights and democratic transition, inaugurated by the Carter administration, aided Latin nations struggling to rid themselves of military dictatorships. In great measure Bolivia was a beneficiary of this important shift. One of the most promising aspects of US policy toward Bolivia in the...
Página 4 - The Medellin cartel' (hereinafter 'Cartel'), which consisted of controlling members of major international cocaine manufacturing and distribution organizations. . . . Through the Cartel, major cocaine organizations were able to pool resources, including raw materials, clandestine cocaine conversion laboratories, aircraft, vessels, transportation facilities, distribution networks, and cocaine to facilitate international narcotics trafficking.