Awareness about cocaine's ecocide in Colombia

Surprising Colombia

Many foreigners’ knowledge about Colombia is limited to what makes it onto the evening news – coffee, cocaine and reports of violence. The truth is that Colombia is a complex and amazing country, with an image that is frequently stereotyped and biased.

Colombia is

Well located

A melting pot

A good investment

A stable democracy

A natural treasure

A changing nation

"58% of Colombia's illicit crops are located in FARC-influenced areas: 58,879 hectares of coca capable of producing 252 tons of cocaine per year, valued at more than 7.5 billion USD."

Cambio Magazine. September, 2009

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