Colombia's Coca and Refugee Crisis

This chapter delves into Colombia's intense struggle against coca cultivation and the challenges posed by drug trafficking, highlighting the government's high-security operations and the futility of eradication efforts. It also examines the humanitarian crisis at the Colombia-Venezuela border, driven by an influx of refugees fleeing Venezuela's dire conditions, and the strain it places on Colombia's social services exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The narrative reflects on the complex interplay between drug policy, refugee integration, and the pressing need for international support amidst competing global crises.