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The Drug War: Counternarcotics Programs in Colombia and Peru

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Feb. 20, 1992
Report No. T-NSIAD-92-9
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Summary:

This testimony summarizes the results of two GAO reports issued in September and October 1991 (GAO/NSIAD-91-296 and GAO/NSIAD-92-36, respectively) on U.S. counternarcotics programs in Colombia and Peru. GAO indicated that the United States was farther along in implementing the Andean Strategy in Colombia than in Peru because of the Colombian government's commitment to combat drug trafficking. Peru must overcome serious difficulties in fighting the drug war before the strategy can become effective. In addition, the United States must strengthen its oversight in both countries to ensure that military and law enforcement aid is used efficiently, effectively, and as intended. Finally, human rights abuses are a major concern in both countries.

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