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Discover the escalating violence fueled by surging Cocaine trafficking in Uruguay, as calls for DEA intervention intensify. Learn about the urgent plea for help amid rising gang violence and instability.    #Uruguay #CocaineViolence #CocaineCrisis #UruguayCoacaine #UruguayDrugs #DrugTrafficking #UruguayNews #DEA #Oneindia                 ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~CA.146~GR.124~

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00:00 16 years ago, Uruguay's main port received two cargo scanners to detect drugs and suspicious

00:09 loads.

00:10 But a mess-up during delivery sent one plummeting into the sea.

00:15 Since then, cocaine shipments through Montevideo have surged, reaching a record 1.1 million

00:20 containers last year, fueling gang violence and tarnishing Uruguay's stability.

00:26 The nuclear nestle between Brazil and Argentina now finds itself in a desperate situation,

00:32 seeking assistance to combat drug trafficking.

00:35 The US DEA, once present in Montevideo, closed its office in 2019 amid strained relations

00:41 with local law enforcement.

00:42 Uruguay's plea for the DEA's return has gone unanswered, as Washington's priorities lie

00:49 elsewhere, particularly with the influx of fentanyl from Mexico.

00:53 Meanwhile, European nations' major recipients of cocaine from Uruguay have minimal counter-narcotics

01:00 presence in the region.

01:02 Law enforcement officials and diplomats agree Uruguay faces a daunting task in combating

01:08 drug smuggling, a battle fought largely alone.

01:11 Despite seizures of over two metric tons of cocaine in 2021, authorities initially downplayed

01:18 the extent of the problem, with a record 1 billion euro haul seized in Germany traced

01:24 back to Montevideo.

01:26 To address the challenge, Uruguay is enhancing its port inspection capabilities with additional

01:31 cargo scanners set to arrive soon.

01:34 Uruguay's Interior Minister underscores the urgent need for international cooperation

01:40 and laments the absence of US counter-narcotics support due to the country's high income status.

01:47 Infomats played a crucial role in uncovering drug trafficking activities, but tensions

01:52 arose over law enforcement collaborations hindering joint efforts.

01:57 Ultimately, the departure of DEA from Montevideo marked a low point in the fight against drug

02:03 trafficking with limited resources and dwindling attention from international partners.

02:09 As Uruguay continues its struggle against drug smuggling, the need for global cooperation

02:14 and support remains paramount in safeguarding the region from the grip of narcotics trafficking.

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