Book Description:
Over the years, the United States has been concerned about threats to Latin American and Caribbean nations from various terrorist or insurgent groups that have attempted to influence or overthrow elected governments. Although Latin America has not been the focal point in the war on terrorism, countries in the region have struggled with domestic terrorism for decades and international terrorist groups have at times used the region as a battleground to advance their causes. This book examines Latin America as a national security threat with a focus on Iran's increasing activities with Venezuela; drug-trafficking related violence in Mexico and Columbia; and Cuba's lack of cooperation in antiterrorism efforts. (Imprint: Nova)

Table of Contents:
Preface pp. i-ix

Latin America: Terrorism Issues
(Mark P. Sullivan, CRS) pp. 1-38

Transnational Organized Crime, Terrorism, and Criminalized States in Latin America: An Emerging Tier-One National Security Priority
(Douglas Farah) pp. 39-94

Testimony of Cynthia J. Arnson, Director, Latin American Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Hearing on "Iran's Influence and Activity in Latin America" pp. 95-102

Testimony of Douglas Farah, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center. Hearing on "Iran's Influence and Activity in Latin America" pp. 103-126

Testimony of Roger F. Noriega, Former Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Hearing on "Iran's Influence and Activity in Latin America" pp. 127-136

Testimony of Ilan Berman, Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council. Hearing on "Iran's Influence and Activity in Latin America" pp. 137-146

Index pp. 147-158