Carlos A. Peris, professor of sociology at the University of Asunción in Paraguay: “The recent seizure of more than four tons of cocaine in Paraguay is not only a milestone in the country’s history, but also a reflection of the growing complexity of the drug trafficking landscape in the region. This event highlights the duality that Paraguay faces. It demonstrates both the operational capacity of the security forces and the magnitude of the problem that affects the country. Paraguay’s geographic position makes it a strategic point for drug transit. This geographical reality, combined with institutional fragility and socioeconomic challenges, has created a perfect breeding ground for criminal organizations to spread their tentacles. Drug trafficking is not merely a security problem, it is a phenomenon that permeates the country’s social, economic and political fabric. President Peña’s statement about ‘sending a signal’ to organized crime reflects a firm stance, but it also…”