Política de combate ao tráfico internacional de drogas no Brasil: uma análise do período da redemocratização (1990-2000)

Abstract

This study analyzes Brazil's international drug trafficking policy between 1990 and 2000, a period marked by the country’s re-democratization and institutional restructuring. The research aims to understand how the Brazilian state responded to the challenges of narcotrafficking within a context of growing international pressure—especially from the United States—and under the framework of the 1988 United Nations Convention. A qualitative approach was adopted, based on bibliographic review and document analysis, examining legislation, international agreements, and official data. The findings show that Brazil implemented predominantly repressive and militarized strategies, focusing on strengthening security forces and external cooperation, while investing minimally in preventive and social policies. The country's insertion into a transnational network of drug governance profoundly shaped its domestic actions, resulting in ambiguous impacts on public security and human rights. This research contributes to the debate on the limits and consequences of drug policies within the Latin American context.