In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss Narco States, places where illegal drugs are traded openly with government support -- or without government interference.
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the murky world of narco states—regions where governments either turn a blind eye to or actively participate in drug trafficking, often losing their grip on the social contract meant to protect their citizens. From the violent transformation of Mexican border towns like Juarez to the accidental cocaine discovery that turned Guinea-Bissau into the world's only fully functioning narco state, this episode explores how poverty, corruption, Cold War legacy weapons, and the staggering global drug trade create perfect conditions for these shadow governments to flourish. You'll learn why Afghanistan teeters on the edge of narco statehood, how American military training backfired spectacularly, and why West Africa has become the new transshipment hub for European cocaine distribution.
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