Drug Routes Through the Caribbean

February 05, 2026 00:14:41
Drug Routes Through the Caribbean
History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
Drug Routes Through the Caribbean

Feb 05 2026 | 00:14:41

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Show Notes

TITLE: The White Gold Trap: How Drug Routes Fractured the Caribbean

In the nineteen seventies and eighties, the Caribbean was transformed from a tropical escape into a high-speed conveyor belt for global narcotics. This was the era of the "White Gold" rush—a time when a single shipment of cocaine held more value than the annual budget of a small island nation.

This episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN dives deep into the "Crime and Power" era. We go beyond the headlines to explore the institutional rot that followed the money. From the private narco-kingdom of Carlos Lehder on Norman’s Cay to the rise of the political "Don" system in Jamaica, we examine how sovereign borders were erased by greed.

In this episode, we uncover:

This isn't a story of glamour. It is a gritty, factual look at how our waters were used as a highway for poison and the brave few who stood against the tide of corruption.

Our history is not for sale.

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