Tackling transnational cocaine trafficking in Brazil: an international institution framework regarding criminal organisations illicit business model in Brazil

• Ano de defesa: 2025
• Autor(a) principal: FIUZA, J. G.
• Tipo de documento: Tese
• Tipo de acesso: Acesso aberto
• Idioma: eng
• Instituição de defesa: Biblioteca Digitais de Teses e Dissertações da USP
• Palavras-chave em Português: Human security; Instituições de segurança internacional; International security institutions; Neoliberal theory; Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC); Segurança humana; Teoria neoliberal; Tráfico transnacional de cocaína; Transnational cocaine trafficking
• Link de acesso: https://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/101/101131/tde-11092025-145238/

This research examines the logistics of cocaine trafficking from Brazil to Europe, focusing particularly on the operations of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), Brazil\'s largest criminal organisation. Through analysis of institutional frameworks and security approaches, the study investigates how the PCC has evolved into a transnational criminal enterprise controlling significant cocaine trafficking routes to Europe. The research employs Neoliberal theory in International Relations, specifically examining institutional approaches to tackling organised crime through the lens of Human Security and Multidimensional Security frameworks. The findings demonstrate that the PCC has developed sophisticated financial and logistical networks, exploiting weaknesses in international cooperation and institutional frameworks. The study concludes that effective response requires enhanced supranational capabilities and coordination between security institutions, emphasising the need for a comprehensive international security framework to address the threats posed by transnational criminal organisations like the PCC. This research contributes to understanding how international institutions can better combat transnational organised crime while protecting human security.