Cocaine
Synopsis
A kilo of cocaine travels from a remote valley in Peru to the streets of Miami, shaped by simple economics and the risks taken by those involved.
Synopsis
Ceviche, a guide in Peru, navigates a lawless region that produces one-fifth of the world's cocaine. He introduces Mariana Van Zeller to coca farmers who have grown the plant for centuries. The film follows the smuggling route from Peru through Colombia to Miami, where drug profits fueled violence and crime. Individuals involved in the trade share their experiences, revealing the risks they take to transport cocaine and the economic forces that sustain this illicit market.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out why Miami became known as 'cocaine city'.
- Meet Ceviche, a guide in the coca-growing regions of Peru.
- See how vigilante militias protect coca farmers from threats.
Did You Know
- Miami was the main cocaine transit point between the American Mainland and the Bahamas.
- A smuggler mentioned in the film earned $500,000 per trip.
- Vigilante militias in Peru are the de facto law in coca-growing regions.
- The Shining Path, a communist group, rose to power in the 1980s and controls key smuggling routes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What city was the main cocaine transit point in the 1980s?
Miami was the main cocaine transit point between the American mainland and the Bahamas in the 1980s.
How much did the smuggler get paid per trip?
The smuggler mentioned in the documentary got paid $500,000 per trip.
What group controlled key smuggling routes in Peru during the 1980s?
The Shining Path, a ruthless communist group, controlled key smuggling routes in Peru during the 1980s.
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