narco-state (Meaning)
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narco-state (n)
an area that has been taken over and is controlled and corrupted by drug cartels and where law enforcement is effectively nonexistent
Synonyms & Antonyms of narco-state
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narco-state Sentence Examples
- The country had become a narco-state, its economy heavily reliant on drug trafficking.
- The government struggled to control the rampant drug production and distribution in the narco-state.
- The influence of drug cartels had permeated every level of society in the narco-state.
- International efforts to combat drug trafficking faced resistance from the corrupt leaders of the narco-state.
- The narco-state's drug trade fueled violence and instability in neighboring regions.
- The citizens of the narco-state suffered from poverty, crime, and a lack of basic services.
- The international community condemned the narco-state for its violation of human rights and rule of law.
- The United Nations launched an intervention in the narco-state to dismantle drug cartels and restore stability.
- The transition from narco-state to a functioning democracy proved challenging and fraught with setbacks.
- The legacy of the narco-state lingered long after the drug cartels were dismantled, shaping the country's political and economic landscape.
FAQs About the word narco-state
an area that has been taken over and is controlled and corrupted by drug cartels and where law enforcement is effectively nonexistent
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The country had become a narco-state, its economy heavily reliant on drug trafficking.
The government struggled to control the rampant drug production and distribution in the narco-state.
The influence of drug cartels had permeated every level of society in the narco-state.
International efforts to combat drug trafficking faced resistance from the corrupt leaders of the narco-state.
