VOICED : Menos plantacion de coca en 2012

The UN reports a 25% reduction in coca cultivation in Colombia from 2011 to 2012, with a decrease from 140,000 hectares in 2001 to 48,000 hectares. Coca is still grown in 23 of 32 states. Cocaine production fell from 345 to 309 tons. Colombia and Peru are top producers. The government aims to eradicate illicit crops, affecting 60,000 families. The UN suggests improving farmers' quality of life. Colombia plans to invest $8 million to help families transition from coca cultivation.

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