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Subject
2015 coca trends.
Significance
Recent reports from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) point to a significant shift in patterns of coca production in the Andean countries. While acreages are down in Peru and Bolivia, there has been a sudden surge in Colombia, the world's largest producer. This suggests a last-minute attempt by producers to take advantage of peace negotiations which have led to a let-up in eradication.
Impacts
As production becomes more sophisticated, more cocaine will be produced from less coca.
Africa will become increasingly important as a transhipment route, especially Nigeria and Cape Verde.
Asia is emerging as a growing market for cocaine, and will shape future trafficking routes.
Keywords:
Latin America,
LA/C,
Africa,
Asia,
Bolivia,
Brazil,
Cape Verde,
Caribbean,
Central America,
Colombia,
Europe,
Mexico,
Peru,
United States,
industry,
international relations,
politics,
social,
agriculture,
civil war,
crime,
government,
guerrillas,
military,
narcotics,
police,
policy,
security,
talks,
population,
welfare
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2016
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