Discover the escalating violence fueled by surging Cocaine trafficking in Uruguay, as calls for DEA intervention intensify. Learn about the urgent plea for help amid rising gang violence and instability.
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00:00 16 years ago, Uruguay's main port received two cargo scanners to detect drugs and suspicious
00:09 loads.
00:10 But a mess-up during delivery sent one plummeting into the sea.
00:15 Since then, cocaine shipments through Montevideo have surged, reaching a record 1.1 million
00:20 containers last year, fueling gang violence and tarnishing Uruguay's stability.
00:26 The nuclear nestle between Brazil and Argentina now finds itself in a desperate situation,
00:32 seeking assistance to combat drug trafficking.
00:35 The US DEA, once present in Montevideo, closed its office in 2019 amid strained relations
00:41 with local law enforcement.
00:42 Uruguay's plea for the DEA's return has gone unanswered, as Washington's priorities lie
00:49 elsewhere, particularly with the influx of fentanyl from Mexico.
00:53 Meanwhile, European nations' major recipients of cocaine from Uruguay have minimal counter-narcotics
01:00 presence in the region.
01:02 Law enforcement officials and diplomats agree Uruguay faces a daunting task in combating
01:08 drug smuggling, a battle fought largely alone.
01:11 Despite seizures of over two metric tons of cocaine in 2021, authorities initially downplayed
01:18 the extent of the problem, with a record 1 billion euro haul seized in Germany traced
01:24 back to Montevideo.
01:26 To address the challenge, Uruguay is enhancing its port inspection capabilities with additional
01:31 cargo scanners set to arrive soon.
01:34 Uruguay's Interior Minister underscores the urgent need for international cooperation
01:40 and laments the absence of US counter-narcotics support due to the country's high income status.
01:47 Infomats played a crucial role in uncovering drug trafficking activities, but tensions
01:52 arose over law enforcement collaborations hindering joint efforts.
01:57 Ultimately, the departure of DEA from Montevideo marked a low point in the fight against drug
02:03 trafficking with limited resources and dwindling attention from international partners.
02:09 As Uruguay continues its struggle against drug smuggling, the need for global cooperation
02:14 and support remains paramount in safeguarding the region from the grip of narcotics trafficking.
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