2012 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) ARGENTINA
U.S. Departament of State BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS 2012 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) Report Argentina A. Introduction While Argentina continues to be an important transit country for Andean-produced cocaine, domestic cocaine production and consumption are growing problems. Argentine officials believe there is increased transit of cocaine through Argentina as a consequence of intensive counternarcotics efforts in Mexico and Colombia, forcing drug traffickers to utilize other routes to market. Diminished drug interdiction capabilities in Bolivia also contribute significantly. In June 2011, the Security Ministry asked the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to significantly curtail or suspend most activities until further notice, pending an internal review of international cooperation programs as well as the development of new centralized coordination mechanisms. Marijuana, the ...