The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration estimates that about 90% of the cocaine that reaches the United States originates in Colombia.
October 24, 2025
high
statistical
DEA national-level estimate about cocaine supply origins
Cocaine production in Colombia increased in the years leading up to 2025.
October 24, 2025
high
trend
Observed increase in national cocaine production reported around 2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's anti-drug policy emphasizes negotiating agreements with coca growers to promote crop substitution, alongside efforts to pursue major drug lords and combat money laundering, rather than prioritizing primarily repressive measures.
October 24, 2025
medium
policy
Description of the stated components and emphasis of Gustavo Petro's approach to drug policy.
Gustavo Petro is a former member of a leftist guerrilla organization and has served as President of Colombia since his inauguration on 2022-08-07.
August 07, 2022
high
temporal
Biographical and political background of a national leader.