Colombia's Unyielding Fight Against Cocaine Trafficking

Colombia's armed forces have seized a record 626 metric tons of cocaine chloral hydrate in 2024, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. This surge is part of an ongoing battle against cocaine production and trafficking, major contributors to a decades-long conflict that has claimed over 450,000 lives.

In 2024, the Colombian armed forces achieved a significant milestone by seizing 626 metric tons of cocaine chloral hydrate, surpassing last year's figures by 35%, according to a statement by the armed forces general command on Tuesday.

Cocaine production and trafficking, coupled with illegal gold mining, continue to fuel a six-decade conflict that has resulted in the deaths of over 450,000 individuals.

Additionally, the frequency of confrontations with illegal armed groups, including leftist guerrillas, increased by 52% this year, reaching a total of 447 incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)