Bolivia Flag

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, APRIL 1993US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSDEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 10047RELEASED APRIL 1993This publication is for sale by the Government Printing Office, Superindendent of Documents. Stock No.: 044-000-02370-9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARYPOLICY AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR 1992April 1, 1993In 1992, despite some setbacks, the international anti-drug effort gained further strength, forcing a highly adaptable international drug trade to shift tactics and operations. Under the leadership of the United States, more countries have joined the battle against the drug trade in earnest. Closer coordination between governments--particularly in training and police enforcement activities-- increasingly effective multilateral action against money laundering and essential and precursor chemicals, as well as continuing reforms of national legal regimes to meet the requirements of the 1988 UN Convention, have kep ... [Read More]

South America

Accomplishments. Cocaine seizures in Venezuela climbed dramatically in 2003, reaching a level more typical of the amount normally seized in Mexico—according to figures provided by Venezuelan authorities, more than 32 metric tons in 2003. At more than double the annual average of 15 metric tons in recent years, 2003's record seizures indicate an improving interdiction capability within the GOV, as well as an increase in cocaine transit through Venezuela. A further indication of this increased flow is the approximately 61 metric tons of cocaine seized by the Government of Spain on the high seas from ships sailing under the Venezuelan flag during a three-month period in mid-2003. ... [Read More]

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South America

Accomplishments. By working with its neighboring Latin American and U.S. law enforcement counterparts, Chile accomplished stunning control successes during 2000. In January, Chilean authorities seized nearly nine metric tons of refined cocaine hidden in a Panamanian-flag cargo ship making a call in the northern port of Arica. In August, following a four-year investigation, Chilean authorities participated in the dismantling of a precursor chemical diversion operation involving 11,000 tons of sulfuric acid manufactured in Chile for cocaine processing in Bolivia. Chilean authorities wrapped up 2000 with their largest ever seizure of marijuana (1.5 tons), dismantling a drug ring moving Paraguayan product through Argentina for distribution in Chile. ... [Read More]

Bolivia - Saint's Flag

This is an example of the kind of flag used particularly during the 18th century with the images of the founders of the religious orders of the saint who is carrying it. The banderole is a rectangular piece with a triangular cut in one of the minor sides. Most commonly they are made of laminated silver with incisions and hammering. The rod is also in silver. Keywords: altar,flag,liturgical object,metal,silver, ... [Read More]

Bolivia Image Collection

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