Sovereignty at Stake
The Securitization of Crime as an Instrument of Power
Delmo Arguelhes and William Ferreira
Abstract
The securitization of crime in Latin America, orchestrated by Washington, goes beyond the fight against drug trafficking, revealing itself to be an imperial mechanism for eroding the sovereignty of peripheral nations. Under the guise of control, the United States imposes a financial stranglehold that subordinates nations to its hegemony. To counter such interference, it is imperative to mount a multidimensional counter-offensive: epistemic resistance, the strengthening of regional blocs and economic shielding are essential weapons against this disguised political domination.
Resumo
A securitização do crime na América Latina, orquestrada por Washington, transcende o combate ao narcotráfico, revelando-se um mecanismo imperial de erosão das soberanias periféricas. Sob a máscara do controle, os Estados Unidos impõem um estrangulamento financeiro que subordina nações à sua hegemonia. Para reverter tal ingerência, é imperativo articular uma contraofensiva multidimensional: a resistência epistêmica, o fortalecimento de blocos regionais e a blindagem econômica são armas essenciais contra essa dominação política disfarçada.
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How to cite this article
Delmo Arguelhes and William Ferreira, “Sovereignty at Stake: The Securitization of Crime as an Instrument of Power,” Global Diplomacy 1, no. 1 (2026), https://globaldiplomacy.us/sovereignty-at-stake-the-securitization-of-crime-as-an-instrument-of-power.
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