BBC News·3 min read·medium
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
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A Colombian farmer who attempted to transition from coca cultivation to legal crops has returned to the illegal trade due to a lack of government support and infrastructure. The article highlights the systemic challenges in substitution programs, where farmers struggle to compete with the quick harvests and reliable income provided by coca.
Image caption, Coca farmer Perea says he has not had the financial support required to stop growing the crop
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