SISTEMA TERRITORIAL DO TRÁFICO DE DROGAS E AS PLATAFOR-MAS DE EXPORTAÇÃO:

The growth of organized crime linked to drug trafficking and Brazil's position in the international scenario in the 21st century make it essential to analyze the territorial dynamics that structure this phenomenon. Thus, this study aims to analyze the territorial dynamics of drug trafficking in Brazil, with an emphasis on the cocaine logistics system, focusing on the national port infrastructure and the transformations in the export flows of this drug from 2012 to 2022. Methodologically, the research was developed in three stages:theoretical framework, based on a literature review on drug trafficking and its territoriality; analysis of secondary data from security agencies and research institutions; and discussion of the results in light of recent changes in cocaine trafficking routes and logistics platforms. The results show that multiple agents linked to drug trafficking operate in Brazil, structuring a complex logistics system that enables the global circulation of narcotics. In this context, the national port infrastructure plays a strategic role, establishing itself as one of the main export platforms for cocaine to international markets, with a particular emphasis on ports in the Southeast and South regions. Additionally, there is a diversification of cocaine trafficking routes and corridors, expanding into other regions of the country, consolidating new networks and export strategies.