Cocaine Violence Driven by Marxist Guerrilla Army Rocks Colombia
For over three decades, a Marxist guerrilla army has been fueling a cocaine trafficking operation in Colombia, generating billions of dollars in revenue and igniting violence that has claimed thousands of lives.
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has long been a major player in the country’s illicit drug trade, using its vast network of clandestine internal structures and foreign alliances to cultivate and distribute vast quantities of cocaine.
However, the FARC’s grip on the drug trade has been reinforced by intense violence, with hit lists and shadowy hitmen hired to eliminate anyone perceived to be a threat to their operations. This has created a climate of fear and intimidation, silencing many would-be witnesses and making it difficult for law enforcement to root out the guerrilla army’s inner workings.
The scope of the FARC’s involvement in the drug trade is staggering. It is estimated that the guerrilla army has been responsible for the production and distribution of up to 50 percent of the world’s cocaine, generating as much as $3.5 billion in annual profits.
Despite successive governments’ efforts to eradication and interdiction, the FARC’s grip on the trade remains unbroken. The group has developed an intricate web of corrupt officials, false identities, and offshore bank accounts to launder its profits, making it a formidable foe for law enforcement.
The violence and instability caused by the FARC’s cocaine operation has had devastating consequences for Colombia, with thousands of Colombians murdered or displaced, and the country’s once-thriving economy ravaged by the destruction and chaos it brings.
As the international community continues to grapple with the global implications of drug trafficking, it is essential to recognize the FARC’s paramount role in the drug trade and its profound impact on global security and stability. Only by acknowledging the depth of the problem and taking concrete steps to address it will we be able to stem the tide of violence and destruction caused by the FARC’s cocaine operation.
