Corruption of public officials and law enforcement as well as complicity between local law enforcement and border agents enable human trafficking human beings to prosper in Latin America. “Victimization occurs in political environments characterized by unrest, conflict and displacement of local populations. Traffickers exploit the weakened (or absent) rule of law, damaged economies, and loss of community support networks in conflict and post-conflict zones” (Risley, 2010, p.102). Organized crime thrives in Latin America through drug and arms trafficking. High profits, low risk of detection and minimal penalties have made human trafficking attractive to organized crime. “The company operates with the complicity of professionals providing services to human traffickers. The vast profits allowed for the development of high-level expertise, much like drug trafficking organizations. This model thrives on traffickers from poor societies, as well as highly paid enablers from the West” (Shelley, 2003,