Transnational crime in South America and UNASUR

Transnational crime has been presented as an international phenomenon that affects all States and actors within the international system. The diversification and existence of different strategic points, routes and steps within the illegal processes have shielded transnational criminal gangs from justice and legality and have facilitated all viable and fruitful scenarios for illicit activities, This document reviews the main transnational crimes, their typifications, presents representative scenarios with emphasis on the countries of South America, which in a common denominator are characterized by being gray zones and by having long borders with weaknesses in security and defense.

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Professionnelle des relations internationales et des études politiques, titulaire d'un master en affaires et relations internationales de l'Universidad Militar Nueva Granada en Colombie, elle a travaillé dans des programmes de développement social dans le pays, dans des départements tels que le Putumayo et la Colombie, conseillère politique au ministère de la défense et enseignante à l'université.