Other Nations

Latin America

Washington Office on Latin America. WOLA's Drug Policy program monitors the impact of U.S. international drug control policy on democracy and human rights in Latin America.

Center for International Policy. The Center for International Policy provides analysis on a number of international issues including human rights, national security, and Colombia.

Rosin, E. and Youngers, C. (2004, November). Drugs and Democracy and Latin America: The Impact of U.S. Policy. This study looks at the impact of U.S. drug policy on human rights and democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Zahller, T. (2002, January). Prospects for Peace: The Projected Impact of Plan Colombia.
This paper by CJPF Program Manager Trina Zahller, written while a McNair Scholar at the University of Montana, discusses the historical and sociopolitical factors that are the true source of conflict in Colombia. It highlights the issues that will continue to prevent progress in Colombia as long as social policy and foreign aid are erroneously focused on the "war on drugs" and heavy-handed military involvement. The paper concludes that Plan Colombia not only neglects to address the core issues in Colombia, but actually worsens the conflict and ensures the continuation of violence and corruption.

Gomes, K. (2000, June 22). Colombia Anti-Drug Aid Briefing Paper.
This briefing paper by CJPF Research Assistant Kristy Gomes is a short report detailing the current state of anti-drug efforts in Colombia and issues regarding the proposed $1.7 billion anti-drug aid package to Colombia.