VOICED : Colombia: cambio de foco contra el narcotrafico

Colombia aims to refocus its anti-narcotics strategy by targeting major criminal structures instead of weaker links in the drug chain. A commission's report highlights the higher costs of targeting coca cultivation compared to criminal groups, which could reduce violence and illegal profits. The report also suggests reevaluating drug consumption policies, including a broader debate on marijuana use. This comes as Colombia, a leading cocaine producer, seeks alternatives to glyphosate for illicit crop fumigation, following President Santos' call to suspend its use.

What is the new focus of Colombia's strategy against drug trafficking?

• Targeting small-scale farmers

• Focusing on major criminal organizations

• Legalizing all drugs

• Increasing coca cultivation

According to the expert panel, what is a benefit of targeting the end links of the drug chain?

• Increased coca production

• Higher costs and collateral damage

• Reduced violence and illegal profits

• More drug consumption

What does the expert panel suggest regarding drug consumption repression?

• Focus only on marijuana

• Open a debate on drug policy

• Continue with current policies

• Ban all drug use

What is Colombia's position in the global cocaine production market?

• Third largest producer

• Not a significant producer

• Largest producer alongside Peru

• Second largest producer

What alternative is being considered for the fumigation of illicit crops?

• Suspending the use of glyphosate

• Manual eradication

• Increased use of glyphosate

• Using more potent chemicals