Colombia
Cocaine trade in the rugged Micay Canyon threatens Colombia's peace efforts
In the rugged Micay Canyon of southwestern Colombia, rebel groups have beefed up their presence over the past two years despite efforts by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to negotiate peace deals with these irregular armies under a strategy known a
A farm laborer picks coca leaves on a hillside of the Micay Canyon, southwestern Colombia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. The Micay Canyon, which plays a key role in the illicit trade of both drugs and weapons, connects the Andes mountains and the Pacific O... [3965 chars]