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Latin American cocaine trade reaches record levels amid Colombian coca expansion

The cocaine trade in Latin America has reached record levels, linked to increased coca cultivation in Colombia.

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The expansion may intensify organized crime, violence and instability across the region.

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  1. Cocaine trade Latin America hits record on Colombia coca ↗riotimesonline.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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