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A major point of concern is the role of Venezuela and other countries as sanctuaries for cartel activity. Jones confirms that Venezuela, under Maduro’s regime, has been a longstanding safe haven for drug organizations, effectively enabling operations across the hemisphere. U.S. military strikes targeting cocaine trafficking in Venezuelan waterways and airstrips are part of a broader strategy to destabilize these sanctuaries.
Similarly, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador are now recognized as significant sources and transit points for growing cocaine production. Non-U.S. nations such as Ecuador are increasingly involved in shipping logistics, fueling a global supply chain that now reaches Europe, Asia, and Oceania.