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Significance
Coca cultivation has historically taken place almost exclusively in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru, but eradication efforts in those countries and the continued growth of the global cocaine market has encouraged the development of plantations elsewhere.
Impacts
Corruption risks will increase still further if Central American criminal groups grow in strength.
Deforestation could increase as land is cleared to make way for coca.
Contamination could worsen if human and industrial waste is improperly disposed of.
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