Why Colombia's Cocaine Industry Is Thriving

Synopsis

In Colombia, the cultivation of coca, the main ingredient of cocaine, has nearly tripled over the past five years. Following the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the country attempts a unique experiment to eliminate coca farming and production. However, the challenge of freeing Colombia from its cocaine problem remains significant. Charlet Duboc travels to remote towns where coca farming is integral to the local economy, highlighting the ongoing struggle against the cocaine trade and the complexities involved in transitioning away from this entrenched practice.