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# Drug trafficking from Venezuela compared (2025-10-31 15:56Z)

_**User (2025-10-31 14:54Z)**_

how much drugs comes from venezuela to the US compared to other countries?

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Searching for current statistics on drug trafficking from Venezuela to the US compared to other countries.


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| Web Search Results |  | Venezuela serves primarily as a transit country for cocaine produced in neighboring Colombia, the world's largest cocaine producer. While a significant portion of global cocaine production—approximately 24%—passes through Venezuela, its direct contribution to the U.S. drug market is relatively minor. Estimates suggest that less than 1% of the cocaine consumed in the United States transits through Venezuela. ([lodi411.com](https://lodi411.com/lodi-eye/us-involvement-in-venezuela?utm_source=openai))<br/><br/>In contrast, Mexico plays a dominant role in supplying illicit drugs to the U.S., accounting for about 90% of the U.S. drug market. Mexico is the primary source of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and also serves as a transit route for cocaine originating from Colombia. ([lodi411.com](https://lodi411.com/lodi-eye/us-involvement-in-venezuela?utm_source=openai))<br/><br/>Colombia itself contributes approximately 5% to the U.S. drug market, primarily through cocaine production. The majority of this cocaine reaches the U.S. via routes through Central America and Mexico, rather than through Venezuela. ([lodi411.com](https://lodi411.com/lodi-eye/us-involvement-in-venezuela?utm_source=openai))<br/><br/>China is also notable, accounting for about 2% of the U.S. drug market, mainly through the supply of precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production. ([lodi411.com](https://lodi411.com/lodi-eye/us-involvement-in-venezuela?utm_source=openai))<br/><br/>In summary, while Venezuela is involved in the global drug trade as a transit point, its direct impact on the U.S. drug market is minimal compared to countries like Mexico and Colombia.<br/><br/>For a visual exploration of Venezuela's role in the drug trade, you might find this video informative:<br/><br/>[CNN uncovers Venezuela's multi-billion dollar drug trade](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9hJ0L4Q_8&utm_source=openai)<br/> |

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Here’s what the data shows:

**Venezuela’s role:**
- Serves mainly as a transit point for cocaine from Colombia
- Less than 1% of cocaine consumed in the US transits through Venezuela

**Comparison to other countries:**
- **Mexico**: ~90% of the US market (fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine transit)
- **Colombia**: ~5% of the US market (primarily cocaine, mostly via Central America and Mexico, not through Venezuela)
- **China**: ~2% of the US market (mainly fentanyl precursor chemicals)
- **Venezuela**: Less than 1%

**Summary:** While Venezuela is a transit route for Colombian cocaine, its direct impact on the US market is small compared to Mexico and Colombia. Mexico is by far the largest source of illicit drugs entering the US.

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