Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
Summary
The BBC followed Colombian commandos on a mission to locate and destroy cocaine labs in the jungle. Colombia, the world's largest cocaine producer, faces ongoing challenges with drug trafficking, highlighted by tensions between Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. criticizes Colombia's efforts, while Colombia claims significant drug seizures despite increased production.Key Facts
- Colombian commandos are targeting cocaine labs in the jungle, a mission supported by the U.S.
- Colombia is responsible for about 70% of the world's cocaine supply.
- The UN reports that coca plant cultivation has doubled in size compared to previous years.
- President Trump criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro for not doing enough to stop cocaine from reaching the U.S.
- President Petro claims his government seized a record amount of drugs, although production levels are still high.
- The issue of drug trafficking is a key topic for an upcoming meeting between the two presidents.
- During the mission, commandos discovered and destroyed a cocaine lab in the jungle.
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