Coca Cultivation in the Amazon Sees Notable Decrease in 2024
A report by UNODC indicates a 14% reduction in coca cultivation in the Putumayo and Caquetá regions, dropping from 56,933 to 49,190 hectares.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 5 hours ago
According to a recent report by the UNODC, coca cultivation in the Amazon has experienced a significant decline in 2024.
Specifically, the regions of Putumayo and Caquetá saw a 14% decrease, with the area under coca cultivation falling from 56,933 hectares to 49,190 hectares.
This change may reflect ongoing efforts to combat coca production, though the broader implications for the region remain to be fully assessed.