Topic: 2025-Combating Transnational Organized Crime
Country: Cuba
Delegate Name: Ayush Garg
Cuba’s approach to combating transnational crime organizations is shaped by its geopolitical stance, socialist principles, and tensions with the United States. The Cuban government strongly opposes organized crime, especially drug trafficking and money laundering, viewing them as harmful to both Cuban society and regional stability. The Communist Party of Cuba uses a strong hold over the country to exert its authority over organized crime. Cuba participates in regional and international efforts through organizations like the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and other regional organizations designed to fight crime. These organizations are linked with other Central and Southern American countries to try and destabilize organized crime.
The Cuban government is emphasizing the need for international cooperation to address the root causes of crime, including poverty and inequality. Given its strategic location, Cuba has implemented measures to control drug trafficking, strengthening border controls and surveillance to intercept and seize illicit substances. Cuba links transnational crime to global issues exacerbated by capitalist economic systems, particularly criticizing U.S. policies and the global drug trade. The government advocates for broader international cooperation to tackle these challenges beyond national borders. Cuba and the U.S. have had limited cooperation in countering narcotics and law enforcement, efforts are often constrained by broader political and economic tensions. Overall, Cuba remains committed to addressing transnational crime but faces ongoing debate about the effectiveness of its strategies in the context of its centralized system and regional politics.
The Communist Party of Cuba maintains order by ensuring control over criminal organizations that have great impacts on the Cuban people and international persons.
Sources:
https://ocindex.net/assets/downloads/2023/english/ocindex_profile_cuba_2023.pdf
https://www.un.org/en/ga/sixth/75/int_terrorism/cuba_e.pdf
https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/articulo/international-cooperation-criminal-matters-essential-element-addressing-these-scourges
