International & Domestic Issues Will Be Discussed Nov. 21

The growing nexus between gangs and terrorism has resulted in a unique type of threat. Since the 1980s, evidence of narcotics trade has been linked to terrorism and transnational organized crime. Operating without borders and in areas of government instability, Latin American gangs, such as MS-13, and Mexican cartels have been financing terrorist operations through the drug trade.  The Potomac Institute is hosting a discussion Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon to discuss these issues.

In the United States, Los Angeles gangs have been linked to Hezbollah and Minnesota groups have been linked to Al-Shabaab. Narco-trafficking is a lucrative business and terrorist organizations such as the FARC, Hezbollah, and al-Qa'ida take advantage of this black market. 

The panelists will discuss important issues surrounding the threat this nexus poses internationally and domestically.