uncontested boundary dispute between Brazil and Uruguay over Braziliera/Brasiliera Island in the Quarai/Cuareim River leaves the tripoint with Argentina in question; smuggling of firearms and narcotics continues to be an issue along the Uruguay-Brazil border; Colombian-organized illegal narcotics and paramilitary activities penetrate Brazil's border region with Venezuela
Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Refugees country of origin: 261,441 (Venezuela) (economic and political crisis; includes Venezuelans who have claimed asylum, are recognized as refugees, or received alternative legal stay) (2020)
Stateless persons: 14 (2020)
Trafficking in Persons
Illicit Drugs
a significant transit and destination country for cocaine; Â most of the cocaine that entering Brazil is destined for domestic use or transits to Europe via West Africa;Â substantial and growing domestic drug consumption problem; Â second-largest consumer of cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine-derivative products
