Colombia's Cocaine Industry Crisis
Colombia is facing a crisis as the cocaine industry undergoes significant changes, leading to economic hardship in many coca-growing regions and forcing people to seek alternative livelihoods.
Key Points
- Tectonic shifts in the cocaine industry due to domestic and global forces
- Collapse of the cocaine market in many coca-growing regions
- Rise in global cocaine production and exports
- Impact of government policies on coca production and drug trafficking
Cons
- Economic hardship in coca-growing regions
- Increase in illicit activities as a result of the decline in the cocaine industry