The purpose of this field trip is to discuss the violent drug wars in Colombia, in relation to the geographic theme of region and place. This theme simply refers to, any region or place that has defining characteristics. Colombia has always been know for their production of the cocoa plant and the manufacturing and distribution of cocaine all around the world. The first thing that comes to mind, when Colombia is mentioned, is cocaine production and the extremely corrupt government due to the stronghold all of the cartels have over the entire country and its politics. The negative influence the cartels have over everyone has made Colombia a less than desirable destination in the last few decades. Not only is this violent drug war a serious problem for Colombia, it’s also effecting several other nations of the world including our own. There are several different locations strongly related to this violent drug war, not only in Colombia.
Picture: Guard overseeing confiscation of cocoa plants
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