Colombia's Failed Drug-War

from newsweek:

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NB: The US announces that the production of cocaine in Colombia has been decreased throughout the years.
Is it the result of all their spend billions, soldiers, and advisors?

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My answer is: No, and the simple reason why not, is that they're busy producing more heroine than ever, because the US market requests a lot, and the price of $60.000 a kilo is twice the price a trader gets for a kilo of cocaine, so more cash with lower quantities.