They document extremely high levels of murder. rape. and drug trafficking on a massive scale. If the high levels of crime and violence in the Caribbean persist. they will undermine longterm economic development by eroding the regions trade. commerce. and tourism. The impact of this regional law and order would have a crisis which could extend beyond the borders of CARICOM states by impacting immigration patterns to the United States and by undermining our efforts to fight organized crime and drug trade. Regional instability related to crime and violence in the region could also undermine U.S. border security efforts. As the report points out. the United States is part of the cause of some of these problems. and we could also be a big part in the solution. Our allies in the Caribbean stand ready to partner with us in finding workable solutions.
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