Article: Paraguay Strengthens Waterway Security as Cocaine Shipments to Europe Decline

Key Points Paraguay reduced detected cocaine shipments to European ports from nearly 32 metric tons in 2021 to zero by May 2026 through enhanced river security and interagency coordination. Cocaine seizures within Paraguay declined to nearly 1 metric ton in 2025 compared with 5.5 metric tons in 2024, reflecting greater control over trafficking routes. Paraguay […]