  We study the interplay of duality and confinement in certain
three-dimensional models induced by the condensation of topological defects. To
this end we check for the confinement phenomenon, in both sides of the duality,
using the static quantum potential within the framework of the gauge-invariant
but path-dependent variables formalism. Our calculations show that the
interaction energy contains a linear term leading to the confinement of static
probe charges.
