Transnational Crime in the Americas

The most destructive forces in the Americas today is not El Nino - it is the criminal enterprises that recognise no geographic, legal or moral boundaries. This book exposes the main characteristsics and effects of criminal enterprises in the Americas and considers realistic strategies for combating them. Looking at how crime penetrates private business, government,m and the every day lives of the people, this collection exam9onmesthe impact of criminal enterprises on the legitimate ecomony and the ability of states to promote the rule of law. It compare criminal enterprises in the Amnerica's with other regions, and considers the foreign policy concerns of the US. With a recent upsurge in the scope, sophistication and cooperation among groups, this book is an essential tool for understanding omne of the greatest challenges to security, peace and democracy in the Americas.