Impact of anti-narcotics agreements, conventions, and plans between the Republic of Peru and the United States of America: a Peruvian perspective

Abstract

This study examines the influence of anti-drug treaties signed between Peru and the United States in the context of the fight against drug trafficking, covering the period from 1970 to 2023. Through the analysis of historical archives, official documents, and technical reports, it studies the evolution of these policies and their impact on Peruvian society, both socially and institutionally. It takes into account how these bilateral agreements have shaped and conditioned Peru's strategy against drug trafficking, influencing the design of public policies, the strengthening of security institutions, and the deployment of joint eradication and control operations. The study evaluates both the achievements made, such as improvements in technical cooperation and the provision of resources, as well as structural limitations, the weak sustainability of alternative programs, and dependence on external agendas. The approach employed highlights the need to thoroughly understand the country's political, economic, and social context in order to adequately assess the implications of international collaboration on anti-drug efforts. In this way, the analysis offers a critical and reflective view of the real effects of the joint efforts between the two countries over more than five decades.