2010 Photo Contest, General News, 1st prize
Photographer

Marco Vernaschi

for Pulitzer Center

28 February, 2009

A sex worker in Guinea-Bissau's capital city. Guinea-Bissau, one of the poorest nations in the world, has become a hub for cocaine trafficking as South American drug cartels seek new smuggling routes to Europe. With over 100 islands off its coast and a navy with no working boats, Guinea-Bissau offers a haven for drop-offs, storage and movement of cocaine. The criminal network behind the drug trade also controls human trafficking.

About the photographer

Marco Vernaschi

Marco Vernaschi is an Italian author best known for his thought-provoking visuals and inspirational campaigns. He developed a variety of photography-based projects ranging from d...

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