Documento CPH-010
Drug trafficking in Latin America represents one of the most complex and persistent challenges for regional and international security. This document analyzes the evolution of the drug trafficking phenomenon in the region, from cocaine production processes to global distribution dynamics, including specific issues in each producing country and emerging opportunities in security and defense for 2026. Cocaine production reached historic levels of 3,708 tons in 2023, representing a 34% increase over the previous year.