Tag: Colombia

Program Gives Colombian Farmers An Alternative to Cocaine Crops

A former government official has spent seven years helping the farmers of the coastal town of Chocó – where he grew up – transition their efforts from cocaine to cacao. A new feature on NPR profiles Joel Palacios, a former member of Colombia’s Ministry of the Interior who is working with  farmers in his country… Continue reading Program Gives Colombian Farmers An Alternative to Cocaine Crops

Narco Submarines Give Coast Guard A Run For Their Money

The DEA estimates that 30 to 40% of narcotics coming into the country are hauled on the homemade submarines. Narco subs seem to be on the rise as a stealthy method of smuggling drugs, a shift that comes amid booming cocaine production in the South American country most known for it. In the first nine… Continue reading Narco Submarines Give Coast Guard A Run For Their Money

Colombian Peace Deal Leads To More Drugs & Violence In Rebel Zones

“When the peace process started, we saw a great future for Ituango, but now, my God, things are worse than they were before.” When the Colombian government reached a deal with the guerrilla group, FARC, in 2016, it was supposed to usher in a new era of peace for the South American nation, and transform… Continue reading Colombian Peace Deal Leads To More Drugs & Violence In Rebel Zones

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