Eco-Trafficking Thrives Along Lawless Guatemala-Belize Border

Author Information

Parker Asman, InSight Crime

Date of Publication

2019 12:00 AM

Security Theme

Transnational Organized Crime

Description

A poorly defined and lawless border region between Belize and Guatemala is proving to be fertile ground for eco-traffickers to further their criminal interests, underscoring how a lack of government control in such areas helps facilitate these crimes.

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Jan 1st, 12:00 AM

Eco-Trafficking Thrives Along Lawless Guatemala-Belize Border

A poorly defined and lawless border region between Belize and Guatemala is proving to be fertile ground for eco-traffickers to further their criminal interests, underscoring how a lack of government control in such areas helps facilitate these crimes.