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Colombian farmers who once quit coca are returning to it—despite government promises—because failed substitution programs left them with broken roads, unpaid aid, and no market for legal crops. While coca offers quick cash and stability, it’s also tied to violence and global demand. A new initiative, RenHacemos, aims to rebuild entire communities, but skeptics doubt it can overcome deep-rooted economic and security challenges. For many, coca isn’t a crime—it’s survival.

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