Narco-Traffickers

Colombian narco-traffickers dominate the Parliament, turning the nation into a reluctant U.S. ally in the drug war. President Bartlet flags their control during an Air Force One briefing on recertification, underscoring the political bind: label Colombia an enemy despite narco infiltration or extend pro forma support to counter broader trafficking threats. This shadowy network shapes U.S. foreign policy calculations, embodying entrenched criminal influence over elected institutions.