Arms Trafficking and Colombia
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منابع مشابه
Patterns of Arms Trafficking into Colombia
The people of Colombia have experienced significant political instability and violence over the past century. While many factors have contributed to this situation—the drug trade, a protracted insurgent conflict, nationwide corruption—small-arms proliferation remains among the most serious of the country’s problems. Addressing the issue of small-arms trafficking in Colombia poses enormous chall...
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