Narcotráfico na Amazônia: um desafio para Defesa Nacional

Abstract

The drug trafficking phenomenon has been the most increased transnational crime in Brazilian territory in recent years, bringing a constant concern to the spheres of power and consequences for population security and national defense. The performance of public security bodies with the support of the Armed Forces (AF) has been occurring more frequently, bringing the need for legal regulation. The objective of this study is to carry out an exploratory approach, through the analysis of already published articles on the subject, information transmitted in classes and interviews or semi-structured questionnaires answered by people of remarkable knowledge on the subject. Thus, this article aims to seek a better understanding of drug trafficking in the region of the Amazon Arc, identifying the actions of the states bordering Brazil, and the consequences, within our territory, of the policies adopted by these countries. Given this, present the legal aspects of the use of the AF in combating this type of crime. At the end of this article, viable alternatives are identified that could improve domestic and international cooperation in operations, councils and forums, bringing to the field of debate the role of Brazilian AF, institutions with a greater presence in the region. Finally, to identify governance solutions for the management of the countless bodies directly and indirectly involved in this confrontation.