VOICED : Mexico: florece cultivo de amapola ante demanda de heroina

The video explores a community in Guerrero, Mexico, where poppy cultivation is a way of life amidst violence fueled by drug cartels. Jorge, a young farmer, views poppy farming as a means of survival, similar to growing maize or tomatoes. The region is plagued by cartel wars, leading to high homicide rates. The opium produced is a key ingredient for heroin, which is in high demand in the U.S. Despite the dangers, the community relies on poppy cultivation for economic survival.

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