Colombian coca farmers struggle to exit drug trade without support
Colombian farmers who cultivate coca plants for cocaine production face significant barriers when attempting to transition to legal crops. Despite their desire to leave the illicit drug trade, these farmers lack adequate government support and alternative economic opportunities to make the switch viable.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombian farmers who cultivate coca plants for cocaine production face significant barriers when attempting to transition to legal crops. Despite their desire to leave the illicit drug trade, these farmers lack adequate government support and alternative economic opportunities to make the switch viable.
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