Crisis in Cocaine Valley
Cocaine. Of all the party drugs, it is among the most expensive. Peru is the world’s second-largest producer. But now the “Cocaine Valley” is close to collapse. The crisis triggered by the corona pandemic, and ever-tougher policing around the world, has led dealers to lose everything. And now, they are doing everything they can to get back to the good times. Back into the game. Whatever the price.
Cocaine. Of all the party drugs, it is among the most expensive. Peru is the world’s second-largest producer. But now the “Cocaine Valley” is close to collapse. The crisis triggered by the corona pandemic, and ever-tougher policing around the world, has led dealers to lose everything. And now, they are doing everything they can to get back to the good times. Back into the game. Whatever the price.
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