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Plan Colombia: The Failed War on Drugs — Fexingo History

Plan Colombia: The Failed War on Drugs — Fexingo History

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 In this episode of The History of Colombia, Lucas and Luna explore Plan Colombia, the controversial U.S.-backed counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency strategy launched in the year 2000. They trace its origins from the escalation of drug violence in the 1990s, through the peace negotiations under President Andrés Pastrana, to the hardline 'Democratic Security' policy of President Álvaro Uribe. The conversation delves into the fumigation of coca crops with glyphosate, the massive military aid from Washington, the impact on FARC and paramilitaries like the AUC, and the humanitarian consequences: thousands of displaced civilians, environmental damage, and human rights abuses. They also discuss the shift under President Juan Manuel Santos, who ended fumigation and pursued peace talks with the FARC, leading to the 2016 peace accord. The episode examines whether Plan Colombia achieved its goals—reducing violence and drug trafficking—or merely shifted the problem to other countries. Critical voices, including those of indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, are highlighted. The episode offers a nuanced look at a program that remains a cornerstone of U.S.-Colombia relations, but whose legacy is deeply contested.

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