countries they sell to.
             The vast majority of the cocaine is destined for the US market. It reaches the US by numerous routes – by air, by sea, but mostly over land via Mexico. The strengths of its international distribution are numerous. Cali's extensive infrastructure of airstrips, hidden warehouses and corrupt officials have increased the export. Along with these the Cartel has utilized Mexican drug lords to transport the cocaine over the US borders who have more connections and leeway in its transport. The sophistication of Cali's international distribution is demonstrated by Cali's capacity to insert cocoa paste into concrete posts, plastic chairs, slippers and other unusual products (Jordan, 83). These products are then in turn shipped through legitimate businesses on cargo ships. The sheer size of the export can be seen through the Mexican drug lords' use of Boeing 727's to carry 6 or more tons of cocaine on a single flight from northern Mexico for Cali (Jordan, 151).
             Cali is primarily in the business of distributing and processing cocaine; "its competitive advantage lies in its distribution networks, which transf
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