O tráfico internacional de drogas no Brasil: Uma análise da ausência do estado brasileiro e a segurança nacional a través do Programa PEF 2011- 2016 Na região do Arco Central

Abstract

This study analyzes international drug trafficking in Brazil from the perspective of state absence and its impacts on national security, focusing on the Strategic Border Plan (PEF) from 2011 to 2016 in the Central Arc region. The research problem investigates the challenges and limitations of federal policies in suppressing drug trafficking in this strategic area. The main objective is to understand how the Brazilian state’s actions affect drug trafficking and border security, assessing the effectiveness of the PEF. The justification arises from the relevance of the issue in national security and public policies, considering the growing influence of transnational criminal organizations in the region. The central argument asserts that the lack of effective state presence at the borders facilitates the intensification of drug trafficking and the expansion of criminal networks. The study employs a qualitative approach, with a literature review and documentary analysis of official sources, including government reports and UNODC data. As key findings, the study reveals that the PEF represented progress in security agency coordination but had limited impact due to factors such as insufficient resources, lack of integration with social policies, and the continuous adaptation of criminal organizations to state repression.