Widlife trafficking between the European Union and Mexico
Abstract
Illegal wildlife trade or wildlife trafficking is a global threat to all kinds of species, not just charismatic megafauna or to wildlife in Africa and Asia. This paper presents the findings of an investigation of the illegal trade in native and non-native wildlife and wildlife products between the European Union and Mexico. Using literature analysis, secondary trade data, and expert interviews, this study explores the nature and extent of wildlife trafficking between these two regions, including the involvement of organised crime within an eco-global criminological framework. This is important for the regions studied and also for the global community, more generally, as wildlife trafficking is contributing not only to species extinction, but also to instability, violence, and unhealthy physical environments for people.Downloads
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2019-05-01
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