Africa’s First Narco State? Guinea-Bissau: From Liberation to Exploitation | Full Documentary скачать в хорошем качестве

Africa’s First Narco State? Guinea-Bissau: From Liberation to Exploitation | Full Documentary

Once a beacon of anti-colonial resistance, Guinea-Bissau has now become known for something far more troubling: its transformation into Africa’s first narco-state. In this gripping African political documentary, we trace the remarkable rise and tragic descent of Guinea-Bissau — from the revolutionary fervor of Amílcar Cabral and the fight against Portuguese colonialism to its modern-day entanglement in the global narcotics trade. How did a nation born of liberation struggles end up at the center of the Africa illicit trade? This video dives deep into Guinea-Bissau’s history and political evolution, exposing how years of political instability, weak institutions, military interference, and international neglect created the perfect conditions for trafficking networks to flourish. Today, Guinea-Bissau is a critical node in the trafficking route from South America to Europe — a role that has earned it a reputation as a fragile narco-state within West Africa. What role did the global south, foreign governments, and criminal cartels play in Guinea-Bissau’s downfall? We explore the complex intersections of corruption, military coups, international politics, and cartels in shaping the modern state — and ask: was this outcome inevitable, or could history have taken a different path? From the dreams of independence to the reality of exploitation, this story isn’t just about one country. It’s about how post-colonial African politics, global inequality, and organized crime collide in one of the world’s most overlooked nations. ⸻ Key Themes Covered in the Documentary: • The legacy of Amílcar Cabral and the independence movement • Post-independence political instability and military rule • The rise of trafficking and Guinea-Bissau’s place in the illicit trade route • How Guinea-Bissau became known as Africa’s first narco-state • The impact of international cartels on African politics • The consequences for ordinary people caught in the crossfire ⸻ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 2:43 – The Portuguese Colonization of Guinea-Bissau 4:24 – Amílcar Cabral, The PAIGC, and the Independence War 6:37 – Luis Cabral's Leadership of Guinea Bissau 8:34 – João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira's Coup, and First Presidency 11:42 – Guinea-Bissau Civil War (1998–1999) 14:16 – Post Civil War Political Struggles 17:07 – The Formation of the Illicit Trade & Nino Viera's Political Comeback 27:40 – Assassinations of Batista Tagme Na Waie & Nino Vieira 30:03 – Increased Military Control of Politics and the Illicit Trade 35:02 – U.S. DEA Operation Targeting Antonio Indjai & Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto 37:37 – José Mário Vaz's Presidency, Reform Efforts & Illicit Trade Resurgence 41:29 – Umaro Sissoco Embaló's Tumultuous Presidency 46:59 – What's Next For Guinea-Bissau? ⸻ Keywords: Guinea-Bissau, narco-state, African History Africa drug trade, Amílcar Cabral, Africa Documentary, African Documentary, West Africa Politics, West Africa Documentary, West Africa History, Guinea-Bissau history, Drugs in Africa, African politics, global south, political documentary ⸻ If you’re interested in African history, political transitions, or the hidden global networks shaping the Global South, this documentary is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe for more political documentaries uncovering the untold stories of African nations.