Karina García-Reyes

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Dr. Karina García-Reyes holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Bristol and is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of the West of England (UWE). Her research expertise spans a range of areas, including drug trafficking violence, global drug policies, and the intersection of masculinities and crime. Dr. García-Reyes is particularly interested in exploring the ways in which gender, power, and violence shape criminal behaviors and policy responses. Additionally, her work critically examines the methodological challenges inherent in researching violent and illicit topics, focusing on the ethical, practical, and theoretical complexities involved. She has contributed to a number of academic journals and conferences, and her work continues to inform contemporary debates on the global drug trade and its socio-political implications. Dr. García-Reyes is on LinkedIn.